Mr I Wilson v Fircroft Engineering Services Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2409769/2020 (25 September 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment and dismissal.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2409769/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr I Wilson; Respondent: Fircroft Engineering Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 September 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr I Wilson

Claimant

Fircroft Engineering Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment and dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.