Mr L Rock v Department for Work and Pensions: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Trade Union Membership : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1804883/2013 (11 May 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of disability and trade union membership, as the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1804883/2013
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr L Rock; Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 11 May 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Trade Union Membership, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr L Rock
Claimant
Department for Work and Pensions
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of disability
- 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against due to trade union membership
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of disability and trade union membership, as the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant
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