Dr C Mallon v Johnson Matthey plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2202103/2021 (10 December 2021)

Dr C Mallon v Johnson Matthey plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2202103/2021 (10 December 2021)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments by not providing an alternative to the online application form, despite being aware of the claimant's disability and specific request for assistance.

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Citation
[2021] UKET 2202103/2021
Parties
Claimant: Dr C Mallon; Respondent: Johnson Matthey plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 December 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Reasonable Adjustments, Disability, Job Application Process
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Disability Job Application Process

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Parties

Dr C Mallon

Claimant

Johnson Matthey plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability during the job application process

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments by not providing an alternative to the online application form, despite being aware of the claimant's disability and specific request for assistance.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings
  • Respondent to review its recruitment processes to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010