Mr A Hamilton v Leo GF Ltd - Leopardo (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001744/2025 (11 March 2026)

Mr A Hamilton v Leo GF Ltd - Leopardo (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001744/2025 (11 March 2026)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory reason for dismissal. The dismissal was both directly discriminatory and unfair.

Citation
[2026] UKET 8001744/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Hamilton; Respondent: Leo GF Ltd - Leopardo
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Hamilton

Claimant

Leo GF Ltd - Leopardo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory reason for dismissal. The dismissal was both directly discriminatory and unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.
  • The respondent must provide a written apology to the claimant.