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Tribunal Hears Vet Was Forced to Work Through Lunch at a Company That Says Its Most Important Asset Is Its People

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Dog Desk Animal Action
May 22, 2026
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A veterinary surgeon has won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after an employment tribunal heard that she routinely worked through lunch breaks, carried out unpaid overtime and ultimately developed burnout and work-related stress.

On its own, the case is troubling. But what makes it particularly uncomfortable is the contrast between the tribunal fin…

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