Mrs N Kemp v Falkirk Council (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 8000204/2023 (25 July 2023)

Mrs N Kemp v Falkirk Council (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 8000204/2023 (25 July 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

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Citation
[2023] UKET 8000204/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mrs N Kemp; Respondent: Falkirk Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Mrs N Kemp

Claimant

Falkirk Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • Respondent to review and implement reasonable adjustment policies