Mrs A Martin v Marks and Spencers plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1802243/2019 (1 June 2020)

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.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1802243/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs A Martin; Respondent: Marks and Spencers plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 June 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mrs A Martin

Claimant

Marks and Spencers plc

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 for disability discrimination