R Pearson v Department For Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2500246/2019 (1 March 2021)

R Pearson v Department For Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2500246/2019 (1 March 2021)

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

Citation
[2021] UKET 2500246/2019
Parties
Claimant: R Pearson; Respondent: Department For Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

R Pearson

Claimant

Department For Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

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

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.