Mr S Patel v Optegra UK Ltd (England and Wales : Race Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2402118/2023 (30 August 2024)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his race, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory explanation.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2402118/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Patel; Respondent: Optegra UK Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 August 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr S Patel

Claimant

Optegra UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of race

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his race, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory explanation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings.
The respondent must review its equal opportunities policies.