employment tribunal

British

noun

(in England, Scotland, and Wales) a tribunal that rules on disputes between employers and employees regarding unfair dismissal, redundancy, etc See also industrial tribunal

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A transgender doctor embroiled in a changing room row which led to a high-profile employment tribunal has left the NHS.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Hehir was dismissed by his employer, Metroline, for gross misconduct, a decision that went on to be upheld at an employment tribunal.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The subsequent employment tribunal heard from the Met Police, which said Hehir's response had been "proportionate and necessary in the circumstances".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

In a brief statement, the Countess of Chester NHS Trust "the Trust can confirm that the employment tribunal has been resolved through a mutually agreed settlement."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The compensation payment comes after an employment tribunal ruled in February last year that board members at the trust had conspired to remove her from her job.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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