HMRC worker ordered to pay 20,000 after refusing to return to office after lockdown

"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."

"Mr Bentley attempted to sue HMRC for disability discrimination based on his anxiety and depression, and stage 3 kidney disease but the tribunal in Liverpool ruled there was no medical reason for him not to return to work. He has now been ordered to pay 20,000 as a tribunal judge found he had acted vexatiously in bringing the proceedings, adding he had no reasonable prospect of success."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech and prioritizes on-the-ground reporting. The outlet investigates issues such as the financials of political PACs and produces documentaries highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent accepts donations to fund reporters and chooses not to use paywalls, believing quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. A former HMRC worker, Martin Bentley, refused to return to the office after lockdown and sued for disability discrimination. A tribunal in Liverpool found no medical reason to avoid returning and ordered him to pay 20,000 for bringing vexatious proceedings.

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