Ms H Adams v Meir Heath Post Office Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1305236/2023 (15 January 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1305236/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms H Adams; Respondent: Meir Heath Post Office Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms H Adams

Claimant

Meir Heath Post Office 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 for the claimant's disability
3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory and unfair under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review disability policies and provide training