Mrs E Chapman v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3300315/2017 (8 April 2017)

Mrs E Chapman v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3300315/2017 (8 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination due to her disability, and that she was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3300315/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs E Chapman; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs E Chapman

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 the claimant made a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination due to her disability, and that she was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Reinstatement or compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to review internal procedures