Teacher sacked over cancer fear

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of a teacher who was dismissed because her school believed that her cancer might recur. The 54 year old teacher was head of the kindergarten department of an independent school. The tribunal ruled that she was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against on the grounds of disability. She was deemed fit to return to work, and a phased return to work was recommended. However, the National Union of Teachers said that instead she was offered either full-time work or a severance package, both of which she refused.