Mr J Shirley v Heathcotes M Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1304272/2020 (8 September 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1304272/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Shirley; Respondent: Heathcotes M Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 September 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 J Shirley

Claimant

Heathcotes M Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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