Mr J Ahmed v Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1803255/2023 (23 October 2024)

Mr J Ahmed v Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1803255/2023 (23 October 2024)

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

Citation
[2024] UKET 1803255/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Ahmed; Respondent: Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr J Ahmed

Claimant

Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 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 under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review its reasonable adjustment policies