Dr J Hubbard v GlaxoSmithKline Services UnLtd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3400435/2014 (23 February 2017)
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 3400435/2014
- Parties
- Claimant: Dr J Hubbard; Respondent: GlaxoSmithKline Services UnLtd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 23 February 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination
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Parties
Dr J Hubbard
Claimant
GlaxoSmithKline Services UnLtd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
- 2 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to take steps to prevent further discrimination
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