Miss H Johnson v Coppers at Backworth Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501216/2016 (28 February 2017)

Miss H Johnson v Coppers at Backworth Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501216/2016 (28 February 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 2501216/2016
Parties
Claimant: Miss H Johnson; Respondent: Coppers at Backworth Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 February 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 H Johnson

Claimant

Coppers at Backworth 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

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and breach of contract