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Doctor Wins £85,000 After Unfair Dismissal Victory

12/28/2025

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Story summary
  • Dr. Faisal Qureshi, a doctor from Newcastle, received £85,000 after being unfairly dismissed by County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
  • He began working for CDDFT in January 2021 on a bank rota system.
  • Qureshi argued that his regular shifts warranted employee status and raised a grievance.
  • The trust initially contested the case but later acknowledged Qureshi's employee status and the tribunal's outcome.