Mr R Shearwood v London Fire Commissioner (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2304148/2023 (28 November 2024)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
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- Citation
- [2024] UKET 2304148/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr R Shearwood; Respondent: London Fire Commissioner
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 28 November 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights
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Parties
Mr R Shearwood
Claimant
London Fire Commissioner
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
- 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondent to review and improve reasonable adjustment policies
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