Mr J Riley v Gerald D Harries and Sons Ltd & Others (England and Wales : Contract of Employment : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600784/2016 (18 January 2017)

Mr J Riley v Gerald D Harries and Sons Ltd & Others (England and Wales : Contract of Employment : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600784/2016 (18 January 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondents failed to provide reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1600784/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Riley; Respondent: Gerald D Harries and Sons Ltd; Respondent: Others
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Contract of Employment, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Riley

Claimant

Gerald D Harries and Sons Ltd

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondents failed to provide reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondents to provide written apology