Mr Edward Smith v Hambleton Bard Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2602269/2019 (15 January 2020)

Mr Edward Smith v Hambleton Bard Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2602269/2019 (15 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of his disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, constituting disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2602269/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr Edward Smith; Respondent: Hambleton Bard Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 January 2020
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 Edward Smith

Claimant

Hambleton Bard Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to his disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of his disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, constituting disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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