"A teacher who contracted leptospirosis from an infestation of rats at their school was awarded a six-figure out of court settlement after the infection caused headaches, fatigue, dizziness and physical and mental weakness."
"The NASUWT also fought a successful claim for disability discrimination after a teacher, left disabled after a whiteboard fell on them, was denied access to a suitable toilet and moved to a new role on a reduced salary."
"Matt Wrack, the general secretary, said: If all employers took seriously their duty of care and legal responsibilities to their employees we would not be forced to pursue legal remedies to get redress for members."
UK school staff received nearly £15.5m in compensation for claims related to unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, personal injury, and health and safety. Notable cases include a teacher who contracted leptospirosis from a rat infestation and another injured by a pupil throwing a toaster and chair. The NASUWT union successfully negotiated settlements for these cases, highlighting the ongoing issues of workplace safety and mental distress among educators. The union emphasized the need for employers to take their duty of care seriously to prevent such legal actions.
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