Mr B Hickman v H C Chambers and Son Ltd (England and Wales : Flexible Working) [2021] UKET 3201503/2018 (18 June 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a reasonable procedure in considering the claimant's flexible working request, resulting in an unlawful refusal.

Citation: [2021] UKET 3201503/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr B Hickman; Respondent: H C Chambers and Son Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 June 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Flexible Working, Employee Rights

Employment Law Flexible Working Employee Rights

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Parties

Mr B Hickman

Claimant

H C Chambers and Son Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent unlawfully refused the claimant's request for flexible working

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a reasonable procedure in considering the claimant's flexible working request, resulting in an unlawful refusal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to reconsider the claimant's flexible working request in accordance with statutory procedure
Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant