Mr L Morton-Buwerimwe v Plusnet plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1800497/2021 (6 March 2023)

Mr L Morton-Buwerimwe v Plusnet plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 1800497/2021 (6 March 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and follow proper procedures.

Citation
[2023] UKET 1800497/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr L Morton-Buwerimwe; Respondent: Plusnet plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 March 2023
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 L Morton-Buwerimwe

Claimant

Plusnet plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and follow proper procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology