Miss Minskip v Portakabin Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1807095/2020 (16 August 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her disability, which amounted to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1807095/2020
Parties: Claimant: Miss Minskip; Respondent: Portakabin Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 August 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Miss Minskip

Claimant

Portakabin Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her disability, which amounted to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its disability policies