Mr P Hesketh v Avon Fire and Rescue (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1402812/2021 (16 March 2023)

Mr P Hesketh v Avon Fire and Rescue (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1402812/2021 (16 March 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Citation
[2023] UKET 1402812/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Hesketh; Respondent: Avon Fire and Rescue
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 March 2023
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

Mr P Hesketh

Claimant

Avon Fire and Rescue

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review and implement reasonable adjustment policies