Mrs K Brinkworth v Ninestiles Academy Trust (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1303937/2018 (15 October 2019)

Mrs K Brinkworth v Ninestiles Academy Trust (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1303937/2018 (15 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

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Citation
[2019] UKET 1303937/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mrs K Brinkworth; Respondent: Ninestiles Academy Trust
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Termination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Termination

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Parties

Mrs K Brinkworth

Claimant

Ninestiles Academy Trust

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 for the claimant's disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination