Mr D Shooter v British Telecommunications plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300667/2017 (29 September 2017)

Mr D Shooter v British Telecommunications plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300667/2017 (29 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the claimant's contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300667/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Shooter; Respondent: British Telecommunications plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Shooter

Claimant

British Telecommunications plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract
  3. 3 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the claimant's contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and disability discrimination