Mrs J Lacey v Hometrust Care Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2405197/2016 (12 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract, unlawfully deducted wages, and discriminated against her on the grounds of disability.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2405197/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mrs J Lacey; Respondent: Hometrust Care Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mrs J Lacey

Claimant

Hometrust Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
2 Whether the respondent unlawfully deducted wages from the claimant
3 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract, unlawfully deducted wages, and discriminated against her on the grounds of disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to remedy unlawful deduction from wages