Mr F Popa v Alvasa Ltd (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 4122102/2018 (18 July 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably and dismissed because of his age, constituting direct age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation: [2019] UKET 4122102/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr F Popa; Respondent: Alvasa Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 July 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr F Popa

Claimant

Alvasa Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably and dismissed because of his age, constituting direct age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal