Ms O Ndukwe v Robert Gordon University (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8002847/2025 (16 March 2026)

Ms O Ndukwe v Robert Gordon University (Scotland : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8002847/2025 (16 March 2026)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably due to her age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation, constituting direct age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2026] UKET 8002847/2025
Parties
Claimant: Ms O Ndukwe; Respondent: Robert Gordon University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Ms O Ndukwe

Claimant

Robert Gordon University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably due to her age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation, constituting direct age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination
  • The respondent must review its equal opportunities policies