Mr E Riddick-Smith v Advanced Water Company Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1304852/2021 (5 January 2023)

Mr E Riddick-Smith v Advanced Water Company Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1304852/2021 (5 January 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair.

Citation
[2023] UKET 1304852/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr E Riddick-Smith; Respondent: Advanced Water Company Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr E Riddick-Smith

Claimant

Advanced Water Company Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review disability policies and procedures