Ms S Burns v Gitpod GMBH and others (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1307871/2023 (21 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that her dismissal was unfair as it was related to her disability.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1307871/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Burns; Respondent: Gitpod GMBH and others
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 November 2024
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

Ms S Burns

Claimant

Gitpod GMBH and others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that her dismissal was unfair as it was related to her disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written apology