Mr K Farhadi v De Montfort University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2603694/2019 (18 March 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2603694/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr K Farhadi; Respondent: De Montfort University
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 March 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr K Farhadi

Claimant

De Montfort University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination