Mr S Clapham v GC Motors Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1810997/2018 (14 February 2019)

Mr S Clapham v GC Motors Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1810997/2018 (14 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability.

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Citation
[2019] UKET 1810997/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Clapham; Respondent: GC Motors Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr S Clapham

Claimant

GC Motors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal