Unnamed woman’s injunction bid over wrongful dismissal refused

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An unnamed woman’s application for an injunction in an employment dispute was refused by the High Court on 2 March 2023.

The plaintiff sought orders to prevent termination of her employment, restrict comments about her work performance and require continued salary and benefits. The dispute included whether she had been dismissed outside her probationary period and whether her employer had met its public sector equality duties.

The judge found that the plaintiff had not shown a strong case likely to succeed at trial on the issues raised. She also held that reinstatement would be unworkable and damages could provide an adequate remedy if the plaintiff succeeded in her claim.

The court granted an order prohibiting publication of material likely to identify the plaintiff, citing evidence of her medical condition and the risk of undue stress from identification.