Lydia Edwards v Pick Everard

Lydia Edwards v Pick Everard

The employment tribunal did not err in law in dismissing the claims, as the claimant's conduct was not found to arise in consequence of her disability, the respondent's actions were justified and proportionate, and no substantial disadvantage or discrimination was established.

Parties
Appellant: Lydia Edwards; Respondent: Pick Everard
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Direct Discrimination, Discrimination Arising From Disability, Reasonable Adjustments, Disciplinary Process, Justification
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Direct Discrimination Discrimination Arising From Disability Reasonable Adjustments Disciplinary Process Justification

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Parties

Lydia Edwards

Appellant

Pick Everard

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's actions constituted direct disability discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's actions constituted discrimination arising from disability
  3. 3 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The employment tribunal did not err in law in dismissing the claims, as the claimant's conduct was not found to arise in consequence of her disability, the respondent's actions were justified and proportionate, and no substantial disadvantage or discrimination was established.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed