Duffy v Ulsterbus Ltd [2007] NIFET 84_01 (30 March 2007)

Duffy v Ulsterbus Ltd [2007] NIFET 84_01 (30 March 2007)

The Tribunal found, on the balance of probabilities, that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on grounds of religious belief and victimisation by the respondent, but was not unfairly dismissed. The respondent failed to provide a harmonious working environment and did not adequately address...

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Citation
[2007] NIFET 84_01
Parties
Claimant: Gerald Duffy; Respondent: Ulsterbus Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
30 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part; discrimination and victimisation proven; unfair dismissal claim dismissed.
Legal Topics
Religious Discrimination, Victimisation, Constructive Dismissal, Harassment, Compensation
Employment Law Anti Discrimination Law Religious Discrimination Victimisation Constructive Dismissal Harassment Compensation

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Parties

Gerald Duffy

Claimant

Ulsterbus Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of religious belief
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was victimised by the respondent
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was constructively dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found, on the balance of probabilities, that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on grounds of religious belief and victimisation by the respondent, but was not unfairly dismissed. The respondent failed to provide a harmonious working environment and did not adequately address sectarian harassment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part; discrimination and victimisation proven; unfair dismissal claim dismissed.

Orders

  • Respondent ordered to pay claimant £59,211.69 compensation for discrimination (84/01FET).
  • Respondent ordered to pay claimant £19,950.00 compensation for discrimination and victimisation (28/02FET and 140/02).