Mr I Newell v Pervasive Networks Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 1401957/2016 (24 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Citation: [2017] UKET 1401957/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr I Newell; Respondent: Pervasive Networks Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr I Newell

Claimant

Pervasive Networks Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, resulting in unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal