Mrs J Hepperle v Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2503562/2018 (24 June 2019)

Mrs J Hepperle v Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2503562/2018 (24 June 2019)

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

Citation
[2019] UKET 2503562/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Hepperle; Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Mrs J Hepperle

Claimant

Department for Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review its reasonable adjustment policies