Mr D Knights v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 6011471/2024 (16 May 2025)

The Tribunal found that John Lewis plc failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Mr D Knights.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6011471/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Knights; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 May 2025
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

Mr D Knights

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 reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that John Lewis plc failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Mr D Knights.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

John Lewis plc to pay compensation to Mr D Knights
John Lewis plc to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant