Mr P Sharp v Carrier Refrigeration UK Ltd and Pieter Aucamp: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 3200899/2016 (26 May 2017)

Mr P Sharp v Carrier Refrigeration UK Ltd and Pieter Aucamp: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 3200899/2016 (26 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful disability discrimination and detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3200899/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Sharp; Respondent: Carrier Refrigeration UK Ltd; Respondent: Pieter Aucamp
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Whistleblowing, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr P Sharp

Claimant

Carrier Refrigeration UK Ltd

Respondent

Pieter Aucamp

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful disability discrimination and detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondents to reinstate claimant if practicable