Teacher awarded five-figure payout after pupil threw laptop computer at her head | EUROtoday

A trainer has been awarded a five-figure settlement after a pupil threw a laptop computer at her head, union figures present.

The payout to the lady, who was injured and misplaced consciousness, was amongst a number of awarded to academics over points resembling accidents or discrimination within the office.

The figures, which have been launched forward of the NASUWT union’s two-day annual convention in Liverpool, revealed the educating union secured almost £15.2 million in compensation for its members final 12 months.

In one case, a trainer was awarded a six-figure settlement after he was hit by a automobile whereas directing visitors within the faculty automobile park.

He sustained a fractured left heel bone, which required surgical procedure after he was propelled over the automobile bonnet and hit the ground.

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The NASUWT additionally supported a pregnant trainer with an employment tribunal declare for breaches of the being pregnant/maternity provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

The employer’s remedy of the lady was mishandled from the time she suggested them of her being pregnant, the union stated.

The NASUWT additionally assisted a trainer in securing a five-figure settlement after his employer had been unsupportive when he requested day off for a household emergency.

The member had labored at his faculty for 30 years and had solely ever had three days off sick.

He was warned that if he didn’t settle for the settlement, he was prone to be made redundant by a restructure that had not been introduced by that time, the union stated.

Patrick Roach, normal secretary of the NASUWT, stated: “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.

“Behind every successfully concluded case is a teacher who has suffered months, and in some cases years, of mental distress and anxiety.

“Some members are no longer able to return to teaching due to the physical injuries they have sustained or the psychological impact of the treatment they have experienced.

“We will not hesitate to pursue justice and redress for members where they are injured, made ill or suffer unfair and discriminatory treatment at work.”