Mr T Burton v Brooknight Security Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2302748/2018 (5 October 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that his dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2302748/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr T Burton; Respondent: Brooknight Security Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 October 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr T Burton

Claimant

Brooknight Security Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that his dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.