Mr J Atherton v Max Express Logistics Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600786/2016 (17 March 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination, with the respondent failing to follow proper procedures and reasonable adjustments.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1600786/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr J Atherton; Respondent: Max Express Logistics Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 17 March 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr J Atherton
Claimant
Max Express Logistics Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
- 3 Whether there was a breach of contract
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination, with the respondent failing to follow proper procedures and reasonable adjustments.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Compensation awarded to claimant
- Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
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