Mrs J Witt v Marks & Spencer plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 3353040/2017 (23 January 2020)

The tribunal found that Marks & Spencer plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mrs J Witt's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3353040/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs J Witt; Respondent: Marks & Spencer plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 January 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mrs J Witt

Claimant

Marks & Spencer plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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 Marks & Spencer plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mrs J Witt's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments