Mr M Charles v J Preedy & Sons Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3301713/2024 (29 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal. Therefore, the dismissal was found to be discriminatory on the grounds of age.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 3301713/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Charles; Respondent: J Preedy & Sons Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Charles

Claimant

J Preedy & Sons Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

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