Mr D Short v Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1404913/2018 (17 February 2020)

Mr D Short v Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1404913/2018 (17 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1404913/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Short; Respondent: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Termination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr D Short

Claimant

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

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 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 under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • Respondent to review its policies on reasonable adjustments