Mr R Katwal v Asda Stores Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2301681/2016 (7 August 2017)

Mr R Katwal v Asda Stores Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2301681/2016 (7 August 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2301681/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Katwal; Respondent: Asda Stores Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Katwal

Claimant

Asda Stores Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination