Mr J H Bush v IKEA Distribution Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 3306200/2020 (14 April 2021)

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

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 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