Darrell Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Darrell Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

The employment tribunal erred by inconsistent reasoning regarding the claimant's belief about health risks and its effect on his ability to work; the matter of disability and constructive dismissal is remitted for reconsideration.

Parties
Appellant: Darrell Miles; Respondent: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal, Remitted to Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part, matter remitted to tribunal for reconsideration of disability and constructive dismissal.
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Health and Safety at Work, Constructive Dismissal, Reasonable Adjustments
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Health and Safety at Work Constructive Dismissal Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Darrell Miles

Appellant

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal, Remitted to Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was disabled under the Equality Act 2010
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for raising health and safety concerns
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was constructively dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The employment tribunal erred by inconsistent reasoning regarding the claimant's belief about health risks and its effect on his ability to work; the matter of disability and constructive dismissal is remitted for reconsideration.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part, matter remitted to tribunal for reconsideration of disability and constructive dismissal.

Orders

  • Remission to same employment tribunal to reconsider disability status and constructive dismissal.
  • Employment tribunal to consider chain of causation and long-term condition for disability.