Tribunal says Mensa's executive director was unfairly sacked
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Mensa's executive director was unfairly sacked but is not entitled to compensation because he abused the organisation's trust, an industrial tribunal has ruled. Harold Gale was sacked for gross misconduct last year after 19 years with the society for people with high IQs when they alleged that he had made thousands of pounds by running his own business from its headquarters.
Mr Gale, 54, from Lilleshall, Shropshire, claimed that the organisation's ruling body knew about Harold Gale Associates (HGAL), which published Mind Games magazine and sold puzzles to newspapers.
The tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed because of the unreasonable way Mensa and its chairman, the inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, handled his sacking.Sir Clive said: "I am glad that it is over. Harold is an old friend and it was a trying time for all of us. We will be looking at our disciplinary procedures as a result of the tribunal's comments."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments