Farley v Sunderland City Council [2024]
Posted In: Case Law-
Decision Number
EAT 115 -
Legal Body
Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) -
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Discrimination
Background:
The claimant was employed by the respondent as a Technical Officer. This involved dealing with service requests relating to private rental properties. The claimant returned from annual leave on 30th March 2020 which was at the start of the first lockdown. The claimant was asked if he would work at the crematorium which he agreed to on the basis that his existing contractual terms and conditions would continue to be met. The claimant raised no health issues at that time. The claimant worked one day at the crematorium and said he would not return. This was accepted by his line manager. He was asked to report to the office where other duties would
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