Mr M Hinton v Eco Home Group Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1400143/2019 (1 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1400143/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Hinton; Respondent: Eco Home Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 December 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Hinton

Claimant

Eco Home Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination