Mr T Myles v Leadec Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2406434/2019 (21 August 2024)

Mr T Myles v Leadec Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2406434/2019 (21 August 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or process for dismissal, amounting to both age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2024] UKET 2406434/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr T Myles; Respondent: Leadec Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr T Myles

Claimant

Leadec Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or process for dismissal, amounting to both age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.