Mr R Read v Exxon Mobil (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2424284/2017 (12 March 2019)

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

Citation: [2019] UKET 2424284/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Read; Respondent: Exxon Mobil
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 March 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr R Read

Claimant

Exxon Mobil

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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
Respondent to review its disability policies