Mr Z Sokolik v Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2205863/2019 (26 August 2020)

Mr Z Sokolik v Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2205863/2019 (26 August 2020)

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

Citation
[2020] UKET 2205863/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr Z Sokolik; Respondent: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 August 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Termination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr Z Sokolik

Claimant

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

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 for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination