Dr M Shamsian v Manchester Metropolitan University (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2417080/2019 (11 November 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish facts from which the tribunal could conclude that age discrimination occurred; the respondent's actions were justified and not related to age.

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Citation: [2020] UKET 2417080/2019
Parties: Claimant: Dr M Shamsian; Respondent: Manchester Metropolitan University
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Dr M Shamsian

Claimant

Manchester Metropolitan University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish facts from which the tribunal could conclude that age discrimination occurred; the respondent's actions were justified and not related to age.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

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