Mr Beardmore v John Lewis plc: (England and Wales : Sex Discrimination : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302346/2016 (28 April 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation, in breach of statutory protections.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1302346/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr Beardmore; Respondent: John Lewis plc
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 28 April 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Sex Discrimination, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr Beardmore
Claimant
John Lewis plc
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant suffered discrimination on the grounds of sex and sexual orientation
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation, in breach of statutory protections.
Court Disposition
claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to implement anti-discrimination measures
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