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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
- 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.
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