Mrs M Saafan v BT plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1300991/2019 (9 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, amounting to disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1300991/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs M Saafan; Respondent: BT plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 December 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mrs M Saafan

Claimant

BT plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, amounting to disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination