Ms H Walton v B&Q Ltd and Lucille (Lulu) Barry (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 3320824/2019 (3 December 2020)

Ms H Walton v B&Q Ltd and Lucille (Lulu) Barry (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 3320824/2019 (3 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination due to the respondents' failure to make reasonable adjustments, and that her dismissal was unfair.

Citation
[2020] UKET 3320824/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms H Walton; Respondent: B&Q Ltd; Respondent: Lucille (Lulu) Barry
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms H Walton

Claimant

B&Q Ltd

Respondent

Lucille (Lulu) Barry

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the employer
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination due to the respondents' failure to make reasonable adjustments, and that her dismissal was unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondents to review their disability policies and procedures