B Chilton v Croft Design Studio Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 6007139/2024 (26 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of their age, which constituted direct discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. The dismissal was therefore unfair.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6007139/2024
Parties: Claimant: B Chilton; Respondent: Croft Design Studio Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 May 2025
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

B Chilton

Claimant

Croft Design Studio Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of their age, which constituted direct discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. The dismissal was therefore unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal