Dr J Hubbard v GlaxoSmithKline Services UnLtd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3400435/2014 (23 February 2017)

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

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
  2. 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