Mr A S Hall v Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2413950/2020 (19 May 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was directly related to the claimant's disability.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2413950/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr A S Hall; Respondent: Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 May 2023
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 A S Hall

Claimant

Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was directly related to the claimant's disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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