Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University. As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal. At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This decision focused on the remedies hearing after the respondent had already been found liable for the unfair dismissal and disability discrimination of the claimant. The claimant had suffered from anxiety and fibromyalgia and her anxiety caused her to check her medical records repeatedly as well as those of her mother. An investigation was commenced which caused further anxiety to the claimant and she pestered her line manager leading to her suspension. She was then summarily dismissed on 23rd May 2017 which was over 18 months from the date of the last alleged offence. At the liability hearing, the Tribunal found that the claimant’s conduct was not blameworthy, and that the dismissal was unfair. It
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