Mr G Hignett v Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1405076/2018 (24 October 2019)

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

Citation: [2019] UKET 1405076/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr G Hignett; Respondent: Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 October 2019
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

Mr G Hignett

Claimant

Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd

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 for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination