Mrs T Platts v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1603107/2023 (11 September 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1603107/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mrs T Platts; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 September 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mrs T Platts

Claimant

John Lewis plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review and implement reasonable adjustment policies