L McKenzie v Liberty Trading Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2302698/2023 (15 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated the claimant unfavourably because of their disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2302698/2023
Parties: Claimant: L McKenzie; Respondent: Liberty Trading Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

L McKenzie

Claimant

Liberty Trading Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated the claimant unfavourably because of their disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as required by law