Mr M Evans v Blue Arrow Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1601634/2018 (12 June 2019)

The tribunal found that Blue Arrow Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr Evans's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1601634/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Evans; Respondent: Blue Arrow Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 June 2019
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 M Evans

Claimant

Blue Arrow Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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 Blue Arrow Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr Evans's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Blue Arrow Ltd to pay compensation to Mr M Evans
Blue Arrow Ltd to implement reasonable adjustments for Mr M Evans