Ms A Heaton v 5 Senses: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801351/2016 (3 July 2017)

Ms A Heaton v 5 Senses: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801351/2016 (3 July 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was both unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of disability, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801351/2016
Parties
Claimant: Ms A Heaton; Respondent: 5 Senses
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms A Heaton

Claimant

5 Senses

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal constituted disability discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was both unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of disability, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination