Mrs J Smith v Glyndwr University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1601576/2018 (8 September 2019)

Mrs J Smith v Glyndwr University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1601576/2018 (8 September 2019)

The Tribunal found that Glyndwr University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mrs J Smith's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1601576/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Smith; Respondent: Glyndwr University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mrs J Smith

Claimant

Glyndwr University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Glyndwr University discriminated against Mrs J Smith on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Glyndwr University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mrs J Smith's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Glyndwr University to pay compensation to Mrs J Smith
  • Glyndwr University to implement reasonable adjustments for Mrs J Smith