Mrs L Lewis v David Jenkins Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1600784/2019 (24 September 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant by failing to make reasonable adjustments and that the dismissal was related to her disability.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1600784/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs L Lewis; Respondent: David Jenkins Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 September 2019
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

Mrs L Lewis

Claimant

David Jenkins Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant by failing to make reasonable adjustments and that the dismissal was related to her disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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