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Summary
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a healthcare worker, commencing employment on 22 October 2018.
Following a disciplinary hearing on 13th September 2019, the Claimant was informed that she was to be dismissed with effect from 22nd September 2019 because she failed to "adhere to policy and procedures relating to notifying the home of absence”.
The Claimant was informed of her right of appeal. By letter dated 21 September 2019, the Claimant notified the Respondent’s regional manager of her desire to appeal the dismissal. The Claimant was afforded an appeal hearing and her dismissal was ultimately overturned. She was accordingly given the opportunity to have her job back. However, on 5th
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