Mr A Martin v Cornwallis Care Services (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1404269/2019 (24 February 2020)

Mr A Martin v Cornwallis Care Services (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1404269/2019 (24 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability and the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1404269/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Martin; Respondent: Cornwallis Care Services
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Martin

Claimant

Cornwallis Care Services

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability and the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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