Mental health | M&S said it could no longer support a depressed worker - a judge disagreed

M&S said it could no longer support a depressed worker - a judge disagreed

A former M&S worker who was sacked after taking a long time off with mental health issues has won an unfair dismissal case against the company.

An employment tribunal heard that the retail giant sacked Deborah Daisy after she went off sick following a confrontation with a customer who refused to wear a mask while shopping during the November 2020 lockdown.

Continue reading for FREE!

Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:

  • Unlimited access to News content
  • The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
  • A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from

Welcome Back

* By creating an account you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions and that Executive Grapevine International Ltd and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content and products. You will also be added to the HR Grapevine newsletter mailing list.