Dr M Kulczynska v AQA Education (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 3307733/2024 (19 January 2026)

The tribunal found that AQA Education failed to make reasonable adjustments for Dr M Kulczynska, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2026] UKET 3307733/2024
Parties: Claimant: Dr M Kulczynska; Respondent: AQA Education
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Dr M Kulczynska

Claimant

AQA Education

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that AQA Education failed to make reasonable adjustments for Dr M Kulczynska, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal