Ex-Army Prison Officer Awarded £82,000 After PTSD-Related Unfair Dismissal

A veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan lost his job at HMP Manchester after taking 98 sick days linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Prison Service sent mixed messages about disciplinary action. He was dismissed in just two minutes in December 2023, and his appeal was rejected without further assessment of his fitness to work. An employment tribunal found that his dismissal amounted to disability discrimination and that no reasonable adjustments were made. He was awarded £82,067 in compensation covering financial losses, damages and interest. The judge noted that management could have waited longer for his recovery. The ruling highlights the importance of proper mental health support in the workplace.

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