Mrs J Williams v Bicknells Jewellers Ltd and others (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1302681/2016 (7 September 2017)

Mrs J Williams v Bicknells Jewellers Ltd and others (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1302681/2016 (7 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that her dismissal was unfair as it was related to her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 1302681/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Williams; Respondent: Bicknells Jewellers Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs J Williams

Claimant

Bicknells Jewellers Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to her disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that her dismissal was unfair as it was related to her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal