Mr A Higgins v Deafness Resource Centre Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2405115/2016 (15 March 2017)

Mr A Higgins v Deafness Resource Centre Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2405115/2016 (15 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2405115/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Higgins; Respondent: Deafness Resource Centre Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr A Higgins

Claimant

Deafness Resource Centre Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant