Miss B Laffey v British Airways plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501357/2016 (8 September 2017)

Miss B Laffey v British Airways plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501357/2016 (8 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2501357/2016
Parties
Claimant: Miss B Laffey; Respondent: British Airways plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss B Laffey

Claimant

British Airways plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review its procedures regarding disability discrimination and dismissal