Mr L Sharpe v Colas Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1308712/2023 (26 April 2024)

The tribunal found that Colas Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr L Sharpe, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1308712/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Sharpe; Respondent: Colas Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 April 2024
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

Mr L Sharpe

Claimant

Colas Ltd

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Colas Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr L Sharpe, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Colas Ltd to pay compensation to Mr L Sharpe
Colas Ltd to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant