Mr M Lawrence v John Lewis plc: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2403259/2016 (15 May 2017)

Mr M Lawrence v John Lewis plc: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2403259/2016 (15 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of age, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason and followed an inadequate procedure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2403259/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Lawrence; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final 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 Lawrence

Claimant

John Lewis plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal was discriminatory on grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of age, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason and followed an inadequate procedure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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