Mr R Gelpernas v NSL Ltd (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 4106989/2019 (8 January 2020)

Mr R Gelpernas v NSL Ltd (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 4106989/2019 (8 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Citation
[2020] UKET 4106989/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Gelpernas; Respondent: NSL Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 January 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination
Employment Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Mr R Gelpernas

Claimant

NSL Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.