Mr J H Bush v IKEA Distribution Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 3306200/2020 (14 April 2021)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was not justified, constituting disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
- Citation
- [2021] UKET 3306200/2020
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr J H Bush; Respondent: IKEA Distribution Services Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 14 April 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr J H Bush
Claimant
IKEA Distribution Services 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
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was not justified, constituting disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondent to provide a written apology
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