Mr T Rowe v JD Wetherspoon plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1306926/2023 (7 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1306926/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr T Rowe; Respondent: JD Wetherspoon plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr T Rowe

Claimant

JD Wetherspoon plc

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 due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to issue an apology to the claimant