Fife Council

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No:8001813/2025(V)5 PreliminaryHearing(Case Management) Glasgow ET(via video/CVP)on10 December2025 Employment Judge Tinnion10 Mr. A. WoodClaimant In person 15 Fife CouncilRespondent Ms. K. Rowe, Solicitor JUDGMENT20 1.Thefollowing claimscontainedin para. 8.2 ofthe Claimant’sET1are dismissed following their withdrawal by the Claimant at the hearing on 10 December 2025: “Iwas subjected to a disciplinary process by Fife Council based on unsubstantiated, defamatory statements that labelled me “dangerous,”25 “menacing,” and accused me of giving a “death stare.” These were made without evidence by Barry McMurdo and backed by a close associate whose statement was contradictory. The disciplinary concluded on 10 July 2025 with *no formal action*, yet I was issueda recorded counselling requirement, in breach of the Council’s Disciplinary Policy (DI02) and the ACAS Code of30 Practice. I was denied the opportunity to clear my name and remain stigmatised by this unfair record. Occupational Health confirmed I suffer from a psychological condition that qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Despite35 this, I was put through unnecessary stress and formal action, causing significant mental health deterioration. I continue to be signed off work and suffer daily anxiety due to the damage to my reputation and self-worth. My Subject Access Request (submitted 10 April 2025) was delayed beyond40 legal timeframes and key evidence was excluded. An ICO investigation is ongoing (Ref: IC-367150-P8F8). In addition, a protected Disclosure Scotland 8001813/2025Page2 document was accessed and used by a now-retired Head of Service. HR later confirmed this should not have occurred, and that the document was passed from Helen Wilkie to John Rodigan. No disciplinary action was taken against either. 5 My grievance was raised in April and again in June, but rem...