Mrs L Cope v Freespirits Kirk Ella Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1801543/2017 (23 October 2017)

Mrs L Cope v Freespirits Kirk Ella Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1801543/2017 (23 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801543/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs L Cope; Respondent: Freespirits Kirk Ella Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mrs L Cope

Claimant

Freespirits Kirk Ella Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.