Deltron Components Ltd v Parsons [2002] EWCA Civ 323 (7 March 2002)

Deltron Components Ltd v Parsons [2002] EWCA Civ 323 (7 March 2002)

The Employment Tribunal correctly applied the legal principles for determining disability discrimination, made detailed findings of fact, and was entitled to infer less favourable treatment on grounds of disability in the absence of a satisfactory explanation from the employer. There was no error of law or inadequacy of reasoning justifying permission to appeal.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 323
Parties
Applicant: Deltron Components Ltd; Respondent: Mr J J Parsons
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Employment Discrimination Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal to Court of Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, Burden of Proof
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Burden of Proof

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Parties

Deltron Components Ltd

Applicant

Mr J J Parsons

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Discrimination Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal to Court of Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law in finding that the respondent's dismissal constituted less favourable treatment arising from his disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal provided adequate reasons for its decision

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Tribunal correctly applied the legal principles for determining disability discrimination, made detailed findings of fact, and was entitled to infer less favourable treatment on grounds of disability in the absence of a satisfactory explanation from the employer. There was no error of law or inadequacy of reasoning justifying permission to appeal.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Permission to appeal refused