Mrs T Gittins v Medivet Group Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1308661/2023 (19 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1308661/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mrs T Gittins; Respondent: Medivet Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs T Gittins

Claimant

Medivet Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / 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
3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its reasonable adjustments policy