P Poulton v Molsons Compact Equipment Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1305428/2018 (20 January 2023)

P Poulton v Molsons Compact Equipment Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1305428/2018 (20 January 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfairly dismissed by the respondent, in breach of statutory protections.

Citation
[2023] UKET 1305428/2018
Parties
Claimant: P Poulton; Respondent: Molsons Compact Equipment Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 January 2023
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

P Poulton

Claimant

Molsons Compact Equipment Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfairly dismissed by the respondent, in breach of statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant