Mr J Mills v A Clarke \u0026 Co (Smethwick) Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 6002058/2023 (17 May 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Citation: [2024] UKET 6002058/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Mills; Respondent: A Clarke & Co (Smethwick) Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 May 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Mills

Claimant

A Clarke & Co (Smethwick) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to issue an apology to the claimant