Mrs W Stewart v Mitchell Brook Primary School (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3323158/2016 (21 April 2017)

Mrs W Stewart v Mitchell Brook Primary School (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3323158/2016 (21 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3323158/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs W Stewart; Respondent: Mitchell Brook Primary School
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs W Stewart

Claimant

Mitchell Brook Primary School

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.