Mr Z Hrdlicka v Jato Dynamics Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3347724/2016 (28 March 2017)

Mr Z Hrdlicka v Jato Dynamics Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3347724/2016 (28 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of disability and sexual orientation/transsexualism, as the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3347724/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr Z Hrdlicka; Respondent: Jato Dynamics Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transsexualism, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr Z Hrdlicka

Claimant

Jato Dynamics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of sexual orientation or transsexualism

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of disability and sexual orientation/transsexualism, as the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant