Miss J Hutcheson v National Highways Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1303015/2023 (8 January 2025)

The tribunal found that National Highways Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1303015/2023
Parties: Claimant: Miss J Hutcheson; Respondent: National Highways Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Miss J Hutcheson

Claimant

National Highways Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that National Highways Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

National Highways Ltd to pay compensation to Miss J Hutcheson
National Highways Ltd to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's role