Mr P Parkin v Rolls Royce plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2602321/2018 (12 February 2020)

The tribunal found that Rolls Royce plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr P Parkin's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2602321/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Parkin; Respondent: Rolls Royce plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mr P Parkin

Claimant

Rolls Royce plc

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 as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Rolls Royce plc failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr P Parkin's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Rolls Royce plc to pay compensation to Mr P Parkin
Rolls Royce plc to implement reasonable adjustments for Mr P Parkin