Gareth George v Natural Resources Wales (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600437/2016 (11 May 2017)

Gareth George v Natural Resources Wales (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600437/2016 (11 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1600437/2016
Parties
Claimant: Gareth George; Respondent: Natural Resources Wales
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Gareth George

Claimant

Natural Resources Wales

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to reinstate claimant if practicable