Mrs K Quin v Falkirk Council (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 4104289/2022 (20 February 2023)

Mrs K Quin v Falkirk Council (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 4104289/2022 (20 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2023] UKET 4104289/2022
Parties
Claimant: Mrs K Quin; Respondent: Falkirk Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Reasonable Adjustments, Disability, Equality Act 2010
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Disability Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mrs K Quin

Claimant

Falkirk Council

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments