Mr J Wood v Cornwall Council (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1401261/2019 (13 September 2019)

The tribunal found that Cornwall Council failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr J Wood, amounting to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1401261/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Wood; Respondent: Cornwall Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 September 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Mr J Wood

Claimant

Cornwall Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / 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 Cornwall Council failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr J Wood, amounting to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Cornwall Council to pay compensation to Mr J Wood for disability discrimination
Cornwall Council to review its reasonable adjustment policies