Mr P Knapper v Centrica plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 3334233/2018 (3 September 2019)

The tribunal found that Centrica plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr P Knapper, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2019] UKET 3334233/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Knapper; Respondent: Centrica plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 03 September 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mr P Knapper

Claimant

Centrica plc

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 Centrica plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr P Knapper, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Centrica plc is ordered to pay compensation to Mr P Knapper for disability discrimination
Centrica plc is ordered to implement reasonable adjustments for Mr P Knapper