Ms S Stewart v Harris Solicitors Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6020550/2024 (7 January 2026)

The Tribunal found that Harris Solicitors Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Ms S Stewart's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6020550/2024
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Stewart; Respondent: Harris Solicitors Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 January 2026
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

Ms S Stewart

Claimant

Harris Solicitors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Harris Solicitors Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for Ms S Stewart's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and loss of earnings
The respondent must implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability