N D Castro v Advanced Plastic Technology Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3302632/2024 (14 May 2025)

N D Castro v Advanced Plastic Technology Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3302632/2024 (14 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law and that the claimant was subjected to discrimination arising from his disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2025] UKET 3302632/2024
Parties
Claimant: N D Castro; Respondent: Advanced Plastic Technology Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

N D Castro

Claimant

Advanced Plastic Technology Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law and that the claimant was subjected to discrimination arising from his disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent must pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings.
  • The respondent is ordered to review its disability policies and provide training to management staff.