Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1603086/2023 (19 December 2024)

The tribunal found that Maximus UK failed to make reasonable adjustments as required by the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Ms K Rockell.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1603086/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms K Rockell; Respondent: Maximus UK
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 December 2024
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

Ms K Rockell

Claimant

Maximus UK

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Maximus UK failed to make reasonable adjustments as required by the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Ms K Rockell.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Maximus UK to pay compensation to Ms K Rockell
Maximus UK to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant