An employee is able to claim uncapped financial losses and lost earnings when acts of discrimination causes the employee to resign as decided in the case of Griffiths v Essex County Council [2026].

Facts

• Griffiths was employed as a social worker and suffered with anxiety and depression

• When complaints were made about her, her employer instigated an internal investigation but failed to inform her of the allegations that had been made and who made them

• Griffiths was also excluded from the investigation

• The investigation found the complaints were unsubstantiated

• Griffiths submitted a grievance and appeal

• Eventually Griffiths resigned from her employment because the circumstances of this case significantly affected her mental health

• She made claims for constructive unfair dismissal and indirect disability discrimination.