Mr D Simpson v Coutts and Co (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501208/2016 (17 February 2017)

Mr D Simpson v Coutts and Co (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2501208/2016 (17 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and that age was a factor in the dismissal, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2501208/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Simpson; Respondent: Coutts and Co
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Simpson

Claimant

Coutts and Co

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal constituted age discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and that age was a factor in the dismissal, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered