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Tribunal Finds Inland Revenue Unfairly Dismissed Depressed Employee

6/20/2026

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A tribunal ruled Inland Revenue’s termination unfair because the employee could not respond to concerns.
Inland Revenue dismissed an employee on medical retirement grounds after a relapse of depression and fibromyalgia, which the tribunal later called unjustified.
His submission of ten medical certificates March–November 2024, together with the group lead’s doubts on his ability to work and the termination letter’s reference to alleged family difficulties, was deemed ill-considered by the tribunal.

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A tribunal ruled Inland Revenue’s termination unfair because the employee could not respond to concerns.
Inland Revenue dismissed an employee on medical retirement grounds after a relapse of depression and fibromyalgia, which the tribunal later called unjustified.
His submission of ten medical certificates March–November 2024, together with the group lead’s doubts on his ability to work and the termination letter’s reference to alleged family difficulties, was deemed ill-considered by the tribunal.