Scots Social Media Worker Awarded £22k After Unfair Dismissal Over Typos and Posts

Anita Briggs, a social media worker, wins £22,210 after being unfairly dismissed for typos and low post count at the National Museums of Scotland

Scots Social Media Worker Awarded £22k After Unfair Dismissal Over Typos and Posts
Scots Social Media Worker Awarded £22k After Unfair Dismissal Over Typos and Posts

Edinburgh: A social media worker named Anita Briggs has made headlines. She was fired from the National Museums of Scotland for not posting enough and making typos. But guess what? She just won over £22,000 in compensation!

During her time there, Anita only managed to create six posts in a month. Meanwhile, her colleague was churning out 73. The tribunal heard that her performance was below standard for nearly two years. She often missed deadlines and made spelling mistakes.

At one point, she didn’t produce any content for an entire month. When she did post, the quality was lacking. After failing three performance reviews, her bosses decided to let her go.

However, the tribunal found that she wasn’t given proper warnings about her dismissal. So, they awarded her £22,210. Anita had been with the museum since 2009, working as a Digital Media Content Producer.

Her job involved creating content for social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. The tribunal noted that content production was crucial for the museum, which is funded by the Scottish Government.

In the hearing, it was revealed that her manager had concerns about her work. Anita was put on a Personal Improvement Plan to help her improve. But after six months, her performance still didn’t meet expectations.

She faced personal challenges during this time, which affected her work. When her manager changed, the new one also found that Anita hadn’t met her goals.

From June to August 2023, she only produced two pieces of content, which was far below what was expected. After another failed performance review, she was invited to a formal hearing and was ultimately dismissed.

Anita appealed the decision, claiming unfair dismissal. The tribunal agreed that while there were concerns about her performance, there was no evidence of a conspiracy against her.

They concluded that she should have received formal warnings before being let go. The tribunal ruled in her favor, stating that the museum didn’t follow proper procedures.

In the end, Anita was awarded £22,210.75 for her unfair dismissal. It’s a big win for her, showing that sometimes, the system can work in your favor!

Image Credits and Reference: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-social-media-worker-wins-34512990
Disclaimer: We use images for informational purposes, respecting fair use laws. Public sources and official materials are prioritized. Concerns? Let us know.
Fact-Checking Policy: Content is based on reliable data and carefully reviewed. If there’s an issue, report it, and we’ll resolve it quickly.

Health journalist specializing in mental well-being, healthcare policies, and public awareness campaigns.