Mr D Howell v Glenside Commercials Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1601344/2024 (25 September 2024)

Mr D Howell v Glenside Commercials Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1601344/2024 (25 September 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated unfavourably because of his disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

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Citation
[2024] UKET 1601344/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Howell; Respondent: Glenside Commercials Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 September 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

Mr D Howell

Claimant

Glenside Commercials Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated unfavourably because of his disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.