Mrs G Sheppard v Marks and Spencer plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2303267/2017 (11 January 2023)

Mrs G Sheppard v Marks and Spencer plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2303267/2017 (11 January 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, constituting disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation
[2023] UKET 2303267/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs G Sheppard; Respondent: Marks and Spencer plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 January 2023
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

Mrs G Sheppard

Claimant

Marks and Spencer plc

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 reasonable adjustments were made by the employer

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, constituting disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination