Mr A Palmer v Mitie Security Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401281/2016 (27 February 2017)

Mr A Palmer v Mitie Security Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401281/2016 (27 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of statutory rights.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3401281/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Palmer; Respondent: Mitie Security Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Time Off, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Time Off Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Palmer

Claimant

Mitie Security Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached contract
  3. 3 Whether the respondent discriminated on grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of statutory rights.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered