Ms C Risdale v B & Q plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1600601/2019 (9 June 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 1600601/2019
Parties: Claimant: Ms C Risdale; Respondent: B & Q plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 June 2021
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

Ms C Risdale

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 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 for disability discrimination