Case Report: Dismissal due to stress contributed to by the employer

In McAdie v Royal Bank of Scotland [2007] EWCA Civ 806 the Court of Appeal endorsed the EAT's approach in finding that an employer could fairly dismiss an employee for ill-health capability despite the fact that the employee's stress-related illness was attributed to the conduct of the employer.

Although the cause of the employee's incapability is a relevant factor for the tribunal to consider when determining whether or not a dismissal is fair, the key issue is whether the employer acted reasonably in all the circumstances, which include the fact that the employer was responsible for the ill-health.
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