Ms DC Payne v Govani Dental Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2600041/2025 (29 September 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2600041/2025
Parties: Claimant: Ms DC Payne; Respondent: Govani Dental Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 September 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Ms DC Payne

Claimant

Govani Dental Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review workplace policies to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010