Mr W Whistlecraft v Erith School: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2301081/2017 (25 April 2017)

Mr W Whistlecraft v Erith School: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2301081/2017 (25 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and discriminatory as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow proper redundancy procedures.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2301081/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr W Whistlecraft; Respondent: Erith School
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Disability Discrimination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr W Whistlecraft

Claimant

Erith School

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal constituted disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether redundancy procedures were properly followed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and discriminatory as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow proper redundancy procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Reinstatement or compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review redundancy procedures