Mr J Blackwood v Qualiteach Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3200614/2023 (7 April 2025)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 3200614/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr J Blackwood; Respondent: Qualiteach Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 07 April 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr J Blackwood
Claimant
Qualiteach Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
- 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent
- 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Court Disposition
claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondent to review and implement reasonable adjustment policies
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