Blair v Almac Sciences Group [2007] NIIT 2600_06 (2 July 2007)

Blair v Almac Sciences Group [2007] NIIT 2600_06 (2 July 2007)

The claimant did not prove that her depression had a substantial adverse effect on her day-to-day activities; her condition was mild, not continuous, and she was able to manage daily responsibilities, thus she is not a disabled person under the Act.

Citation
[2007] NIIT 2600_06
Parties
Claimant: Leigh Blair; Respondent: Almac Sciences Group
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
02 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review Decision
Outcome
Claim of disability discrimination dismissed; other claims to proceed.
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Definition of Disability, Statutory Grievance Procedure

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Parties

Leigh Blair

Claimant

Almac Sciences Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review Decision

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is a disabled person within the meaning of Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  2. 2 Whether the statutory grievance procedure under Article 19(2) and (3) of the Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 applies

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant did not prove that her depression had a substantial adverse effect on her day-to-day activities; her condition was mild, not continuous, and she was able to manage daily responsibilities, thus she is not a disabled person under the Act.

Court Disposition

Claim of disability discrimination dismissed; other claims to proceed.

Orders

  • Claim of disability discrimination is dismissed.
  • No preliminary issue to be heard regarding statutory grievance procedure.