Mrs R Fisher v B&Q plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1600019/2019 (9 November 2020)

Mrs R Fisher v B&Q plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1600019/2019 (9 November 2020)

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

Citation
[2020] UKET 1600019/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mrs R Fisher; Respondent: B&Q plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs R Fisher

Claimant

B&Q plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination