Ms J Caswell v Maximus UK Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2301915/2023 (26 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2301915/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms J Caswell; Respondent: Maximus UK Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 November 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 J Caswell

Claimant

Maximus UK Services Ltd

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 the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings
The respondent is ordered to review its reasonable adjustment procedures