Miss L Smith v DVLA (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1600451/2018 (29 January 2019)

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

Citation: [2019] UKET 1600451/2018
Parties: Claimant: Miss L Smith; Respondent: DVLA
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2019
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

Miss L Smith

Claimant

DVLA

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 by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as required by law