Mr A McNeil v Rathbone Brothers plc (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 4100131/2020 (11 February 2020)

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

Citation: [2020] UKET 4100131/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr A McNeil; Respondent: Rathbone Brothers plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 February 2020
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 A McNeil

Claimant

Rathbone Brothers plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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