Mr J Hayes v B & Q plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3325875/2017 (13 November 2017)

Mr J Hayes v B & Q plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3325875/2017 (13 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted a breach of contract and amounted to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3325875/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Hayes; Respondent: B & Q plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination
Employment Law Discrimination Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination

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Parties

Mr J Hayes

Claimant

B & Q plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
  2. 2 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted a breach of contract and amounted to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.