Ms B Noah v British Airways plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3313127/2023 (30 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2025] UKET 3313127/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms B Noah; Respondent: British Airways plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms B Noah

Claimant

British Airways plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability
3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to her disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and loss of earnings.
The respondent is directed to review its disability policies and provide training to relevant staff.