Mr J Fitchie v BASF plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1403304/2019 (29 May 2020)

The tribunal found that BASF plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr J Fitchie, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1403304/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Fitchie; Respondent: BASF plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr J Fitchie

Claimant

BASF plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant due to disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that BASF plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr J Fitchie, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

BASF plc to pay compensation to Mr J Fitchie
BASF plc to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant