Mr K Sharpe v Centrica/British Gas (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3325086/2017 (18 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3325086/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr K Sharpe; Respondent: Centrica/British Gas
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 September 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr K Sharpe

Claimant

Centrica/British Gas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its disability policies