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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant is a disabled person within the meaning of Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- 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.
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