Ms J Birchnall v Livability (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400837/2016 (16 March 2017)

Ms J Birchnall v Livability (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400837/2016 (16 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow a fair procedure, and could not justify the discriminatory treatment.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3400837/2016
Parties
Claimant: Ms J Birchnall; Respondent: Livability
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms J Birchnall

Claimant

Livability

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow a fair procedure, and could not justify the discriminatory treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant