Ms L Stevens v Autism East Midlands (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2601961/2016 (7 July 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination and detriment for making a protected disclosure, as the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not provide adequate justification for its actions.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2601961/2016
Parties: Claimant: Ms L Stevens; Respondent: Autism East Midlands
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 July 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms L Stevens

Claimant

Autism East Midlands

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
2 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination
3 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written statement of reasons for dismissal

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