Miss J Lewis v Chambers and Cook Freight Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302016/2016 (25 August 2017)

Miss J Lewis v Chambers and Cook Freight Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302016/2016 (25 August 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1302016/2016
Parties
Claimant: Miss J Lewis; Respondent: Chambers and Cook Freight Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss J Lewis

Claimant

Chambers and Cook Freight Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and breach of contract.