D Yupet v Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2401688/2022 (13 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2401688/2022
Parties: Claimant: D Yupet; Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

D Yupet

Claimant

Department for Work and Pensions

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 required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
Respondent to review and implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant