Miss D Hulton v Deafinitely Independent (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1301366/2017 (4 September 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transsexualism, and that there was a breach of contract by the respondent.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1301366/2017
- Parties
- Claimant: Miss D Hulton; Respondent: Deafinitely Independent
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 04 September 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transsexualism, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Miss D Hulton
Claimant
Deafinitely Independent
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant suffered discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or transsexualism
- 3 Whether there was a breach of contract
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transsexualism, and that there was a breach of contract by the respondent.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal and discrimination
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