Mr G Roberts v Lancashire County Council (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2409517/2020 (1 March 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, constituting disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2409517/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr G Roberts; Respondent: Lancashire County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 March 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr G Roberts

Claimant

Lancashire County Council

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 required by law, constituting disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination