Mr J Thomas v B & Q plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1601460/2018 (18 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, amounting to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1601460/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Thomas; Respondent: B & Q plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 December 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Thomas

Claimant

B & Q plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability
3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, amounting to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.