Mr H Bansal v Pitney Bowes Software Europe Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3323153/2016 (8 May 2017)

Mr H Bansal v Pitney Bowes Software Europe Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3323153/2016 (8 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was unfair, constituting disability discrimination.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 3323153/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr H Bansal; Respondent: Pitney Bowes Software Europe Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Reasonable Adjustments, Disability Discrimination
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr H Bansal

Claimant

Pitney Bowes Software Europe Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was unfair, constituting disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent found liable for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal