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Tribunal Rules IT Director's Remote Mediation Meeting Fair

5/27/2025

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In a landmark ruling, an employment tribunal in Croydon declared that IT director Ben Wicken's choice to attend a mediation meeting remotely while overseeing home renovations was not grounds for dismissal. Despite his boss's discontent, the tribunal deemed the termination unfair. Feeling unappreciated, Wicken ultimately chose to resign.

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Story summary

In a landmark ruling, an employment tribunal in Croydon declared that IT director Ben Wicken's choice to attend a mediation meeting remotely while overseeing home renovations was not grounds for dismissal. Despite his boss's discontent, the tribunal deemed the termination unfair. Feeling unappreciated, Wicken ultimately chose to resign.