Miss L Baker v Aston Scott Ltd and Platinum Assist Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2303010/2017 (13 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to age discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondents failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for their actions.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2303010/2017
Parties: Claimant: Miss L Baker; Respondent: Aston Scott Ltd; Respondent: Platinum Assist Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss L Baker

Claimant

Aston Scott Ltd

Respondent

Platinum Assist Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to age discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondents failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for their actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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