G Walcott v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2305949/2023 (17 September 2024)

The Tribunal found that John Lewis plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2305949/2023
Parties: Claimant: G Walcott; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 September 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

G Walcott

Claimant

John Lewis plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that John Lewis plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

John Lewis plc is ordered to pay compensation to G Walcott for injury to feelings
John Lewis plc is ordered to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's role