Mr K Coyle v Alpha-LSG Sky Chefs (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2413418/2019 (27 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which amounted to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2413418/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr K Coyle; Respondent: Alpha-LSG Sky Chefs
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 27 January 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr K Coyle

Claimant

Alpha-LSG Sky Chefs

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which amounted to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its disability policies