Ms D Richardson v B&Q plc: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1401373/2016 (10 May 2017)

Ms D Richardson v B&Q plc: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1401373/2016 (10 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, and race, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and did not follow a fair process.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1401373/2016
Parties
Claimant: Ms D Richardson; Respondent: B&Q plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Race Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms D Richardson

Claimant

B&Q plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, and race, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and did not follow a fair process.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and discrimination.