This article summarises the case of Francesco Accattatis v Fortuna Group (London) Limited, a recent Employment Tribunals (the “Tribunal”) decision from the UK. Mr Accattatis (the “Employee”) took a claim against Fortuna Group (London) Limited (the “Company”) alleging that he was unfairly dismissed from his role after he refused to work in the office due to concerns for his health and safety during the Covid19 lockdown in the UK. For more see the attached information.
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