Stephen Gardner v LKM Recycling Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2303393/2019 (6 January 2021)

Stephen Gardner v LKM Recycling Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2303393/2019 (6 January 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

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Citation
[2021] UKET 2303393/2019
Parties
Claimant: Stephen Gardner; Respondent: LKM Recycling Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 January 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Stephen Gardner

Claimant

LKM Recycling Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination