Dr G Gardner v Tayside Health Board

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No: 8002434/2025 Held in Dundee on 3, 4 and 6 August 2026 Employment Judge P Rae Dr G Gardner Claimant In Person Tayside Health Board Respondent Represented by Ms Craik (Solicitor)

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The Judgment of the Tribunal is that the Claimant was not unfairly dismissed and the claim is therefore dismissed.

WRITTEN REASONS Background

1. The Claimant presented an ET1 on 10 October 2025 with a complaint of unfair dismissal contrary to section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA”).

2. The Claimant was summarily dismissed by the Respondent on 16 June 2025 for the stated reason of misconduct. He engaged in early conciliation with ACAS between 15 August 2025 and 11 September 2025. Accordingly, the claim was brought in time. An ET3 was lodged on 11 November 2025.