Mr J Smith v CUB (UK) Ltd: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400336/2017 (30 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, rendering the dismissal both unfair and discriminatory.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3400336/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Smith; Respondent: CUB (UK) Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 June 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Smith

Claimant

CUB (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
2 Whether the dismissal constituted disability discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, rendering the dismissal both unfair and discriminatory.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Reinstatement of claimant
Compensation awarded for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination