Mr A Paterson v Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 4111140/2021 (1 February 2023)

Mr A Paterson v Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 4111140/2021 (1 February 2023)

The tribunal found that Edinburgh Napier University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr A Paterson's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2023] UKET 4111140/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Paterson; Respondent: Edinburgh Napier University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final 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

Mr A Paterson

Claimant

Edinburgh Napier University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Edinburgh Napier University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr A Paterson's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Edinburgh Napier University is ordered to pay compensation to Mr A Paterson
  • The respondent must implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal