Mrs D Lingard v Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2401985/2017 (20 October 2017)

Mrs D Lingard v Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2401985/2017 (20 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed, discriminated against due to her disability, and suffered unlawful deduction from wages, as the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and make reasonable adjustments.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2401985/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs D Lingard; Respondent: Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mrs D Lingard

Claimant

Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed, discriminated against due to her disability, and suffered unlawful deduction from wages, as the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and make reasonable adjustments.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay outstanding wages