Mr C Lessells v Oldham Job Centre (DWP) (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2401906/2019 (5 August 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent did not unlawfully discriminate against the claimant and had taken reasonable steps to accommodate his disability.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2401906/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Lessells; Respondent: Oldham Job Centre (DWP)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 August 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Employment, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Employment Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr C Lessells

Claimant

Oldham Job Centre (DWP)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent did not unlawfully discriminate against the claimant and had taken reasonable steps to accommodate his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed