Mr A Durling v Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6000168/2025 (15 January 2026)

Mr A Durling v Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6000168/2025 (15 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2026] UKET 6000168/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Durling; Respondent: Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Durling

Claimant

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant
  • The respondent must review its disability policies