Ms G Taylor v Care Uk (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3347203/2016 (24 April 2017)

The tribunal found that Care UK failed to make reasonable adjustments for Ms G Taylor's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3347203/2016
Parties: Claimant: Ms G Taylor; Respondent: Care UK
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Ms G Taylor

Claimant

Care UK

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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 Care UK failed to make reasonable adjustments for Ms G Taylor's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Care UK to pay compensation to Ms G Taylor
Care UK to implement reasonable adjustments for disabled employees