Mr K Wilkinson v Arnold Brickwork Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1401376/2018 (14 January 2019)

Mr K Wilkinson v Arnold Brickwork Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1401376/2018 (14 January 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the dismissal, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1401376/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr K Wilkinson; Respondent: Arnold Brickwork Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr K Wilkinson

Claimant

Arnold Brickwork Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
  2. 2 whether the dismissal was unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the dismissal, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • respondent to provide written apology