Miss W N Dowrich v Marks & Spencer plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2208015/2016 (18 September 2017)

Miss W N Dowrich v Marks & Spencer plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2208015/2016 (18 September 2017)

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

Citation
[2017] UKET 2208015/2016
Parties
Claimant: Miss W N Dowrich; Respondent: Marks & Spencer plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Disability Discrimination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss W N Dowrich

Claimant

Marks & Spencer plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  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, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair procedure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.