Mr P Singh v Hughes Electrical Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Sex Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302447/2017 (13 November 2017)

Mr P Singh v Hughes Electrical Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Sex Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302447/2017 (13 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age and sex discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and evidence indicated discriminatory treatment.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1302447/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Singh; Respondent: Hughes Electrical Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr P Singh

Claimant

Hughes Electrical Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was subjected to sex discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age and sex discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and evidence indicated discriminatory treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written statement of reasons for dismissal if not already provided