Mr M O James v BPW Insurance Services Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1600814/2016 (18 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and discriminated against him on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 1600814/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr M O James; Respondent: BPW Insurance Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination

Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination

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Parties

Mr M O James

Claimant

BPW Insurance Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
2 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and discriminated against him on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to take steps to prevent future discrimination

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