Mr R Gold v Hermes (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Time Off) [2017] UKET 3327034/2017 (11 October 2017)

Mr R Gold v Hermes (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Time Off) [2017] UKET 3327034/2017 (11 October 2017)

The tribunal found that Hermes failed to make reasonable adjustments by not granting sufficient time off, amounting to disability discrimination.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3327034/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Gold; Respondent: Hermes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Time Off for Disability, Reasonable Adjustments
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Time Off for Disability Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr R Gold

Claimant

Hermes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability by failing to provide time off

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Hermes failed to make reasonable adjustments by not granting sufficient time off, amounting to disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Hermes to pay compensation to Mr R Gold
  • Hermes to review its disability accommodation policies