Mr P Howard v Natural Resources Wales (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1600625/2019 (22 October 2019)

Mr P Howard v Natural Resources Wales (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1600625/2019 (22 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1600625/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Howard; Respondent: Natural Resources Wales
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Mr P Howard

Claimant

Natural Resources Wales

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • Respondent to review and improve reasonable adjustment policies