Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3304932/2023 (7 November 2024)
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.
- Citation
- [2024] UKET 3304932/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr Astley; Respondent: Genome Research Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 07 November 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr Astley
Claimant
Genome Research Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination
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