Mrs A H Esteban v M J Fraser T/a D Fraser (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001585/2025 (12 March 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 8001585/2025
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
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- Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
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01
Holding and result
The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.
Court disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
- Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant
02
Material facts
Parties
Mrs A H Esteban
ClaimantM J Fraser T/a D Fraser
RespondentAmounts and remedies
- Compensation Awarded: GBP 0
03
Procedural history
Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
- 02
Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The claimant argued that she was subjected to less favourable treatment and ultimately dismissed due to her disability, in breach of the Equality Act 2010.
- Respondent
- The respondent denied discrimination and asserted that the dismissal was for legitimate business reasons unrelated to the claimant's disability.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Equality Act 2010
Prohibition of disability discrimination in employment
- 02
Equality Act 2010, section 136
Burden of proof in discrimination claims
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for dismissal, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.
Court disposition
Claim upheld
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
- Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant
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