Mrs A H Esteban v M J Fraser T/a D Fraser (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001585/2025 (12 March 2026)

Mrs A H Esteban v M J Fraser T/a D Fraser (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001585/2025 (12 March 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

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Citation
[2026] UKET 8001585/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mrs A H Esteban; Respondent: M J Fraser T/a D Fraser
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs A H Esteban

Claimant

M J Fraser T/a D Fraser

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant