Mr M Mitchell v Marks and Spencers plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2200625/2017 (1 November 2017)

Mr M Mitchell v Marks and Spencers plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2200625/2017 (1 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination because the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal process.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2200625/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Mitchell; Respondent: Marks and Spencers plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Mitchell

Claimant

Marks and Spencers plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination because the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal process.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant