Mr R Beasley v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3324940/2017 (13 October 2017)

Mr R Beasley v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3324940/2017 (13 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3324940/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Beasley; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Beasley

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 claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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