Mr D Hughes v Alten Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1306316/2023 (1 April 2025)
The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed primarily due to his age, constituting direct age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, and that the dismissal was unfair as no valid reason was provided in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 1306316/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr D Hughes; Respondent: Alten Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 01 April 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr D Hughes
Claimant
Alten Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
- 2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed primarily due to his age, constituting direct age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, and that the dismissal was unfair as no valid reason was provided in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.
- The respondent must review its dismissal procedures to ensure compliance with equality legislation.
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