Mr C Mallon v KPMG LLP (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 3206632/2021 (20 June 2023)

KPMG LLP failed to make reasonable adjustments by not providing an alternative to the online application form for Mr Mallon, who was disadvantaged due to his disability.

Citation: [2023] UKET 3206632/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Mallon; Respondent: KPMG LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 June 2023
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

Mr C Mallon

Claimant

KPMG LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether KPMG LLP failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr Mallon under the Equality Act 2010 during the job application process

Ratio Decidendi

KPMG LLP failed to make reasonable adjustments by not providing an alternative to the online application form for Mr Mallon, who was disadvantaged due to his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

KPMG LLP to pay compensation to Mr Mallon for injury to feelings