Mrs J Scott v British Telecommunications plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1601515/2019 (10 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was not subjected to less favourable treatment because of her age and that the respondent's actions were justified by legitimate business reasons.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1601515/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs J Scott; Respondent: British Telecommunications plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mrs J Scott

Claimant

British Telecommunications plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was not subjected to less favourable treatment because of her age and that the respondent's actions were justified by legitimate business reasons.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed