Mr J Lumborg v Airbus Operations Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1601098/2018 (13 February 2020)

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: [2020] UKET 1601098/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Lumborg; Respondent: Airbus Operations Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Lumborg

Claimant

Airbus Operations Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the employer
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 for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal