Dr C Mallon v Grant Thornton UK LLP (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2200058/2019 (6 March 2023)

The Tribunal found that Grant Thornton UK LLP failed to make reasonable adjustments for Dr C Mallon during the recruitment process, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2200058/2019
Parties: Claimant: Dr C Mallon; Respondent: Grant Thornton UK LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 March 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Dr C Mallon

Claimant

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Grant Thornton UK LLP failed to make reasonable adjustments for Dr C Mallon during the recruitment process, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Grant Thornton UK LLP to pay compensation to Dr C Mallon
Grant Thornton UK LLP to review recruitment procedures for compliance with Equality Act 2010