Ms R (Discrimination - Disability Unfair Dismissal) [2022] NIit 12499_18IT (10 February 2022)

Ms R (Discrimination - Disability Unfair Dismissal) [2022] NIit 12499_18IT (10 February 2022)

The tribunal found that none of the alleged acts amounted to detrimental or less favourable treatment, nor were they done on grounds of disability. Safeguarding concerns and managerial responses were legitimate and would have applied to a comparator without the claimant's disability. No breach of contract or discrimination occurred; the claims for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal are dismissed.

Citation
[2022] NIit 12499_18IT
Parties
Claimant: Claimant; Respondent: First Respondent (NGO)
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
10 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claims for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Constructive Dismissal, Harassment, Burden of Proof, Safeguarding, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Constructive Dismissal Harassment Burden of Proof Safeguarding Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Claimant

Claimant

First Respondent (NGO)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed (constructive dismissal)
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered direct disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant suffered harassment on grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that none of the alleged acts amounted to detrimental or less favourable treatment, nor were they done on grounds of disability. Safeguarding concerns and managerial responses were legitimate and would have applied to a comparator without the claimant's disability. No breach of contract or discrimination occurred; the claims for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Claims for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal dismissed.

Orders

  • Restricting Reporting Order (RRO) and Anonymity Order made and extended.
  • Judgment publication deferred to allow applications for redaction or amendment.