Mrs S Fox v Hazel Grove High School (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2405005/2017 (10 April 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2405005/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs S Fox; Respondent: Hazel Grove High School
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 April 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs S Fox

Claimant

Hazel Grove High School

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability
3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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