Mr J Holohan v Murrill Construction Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 3306500/2018 (14 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation: [2019] UKET 3306500/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Holohan; Respondent: Murrill Construction Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 February 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Holohan

Claimant

Murrill Construction Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his age, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination