Mr P Walker v Openreach Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2201983/2024 (30 June 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2201983/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Walker; Respondent: Openreach Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 June 2025
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 Walker

Claimant

Openreach Ltd

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 failed to make reasonable adjustments required by the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal