Mr S Burton v Royal Mail Group Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801595/2017 (28 November 2017)

Mr S Burton v Royal Mail Group Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801595/2017 (28 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the contract of employment.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801595/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Burton; Respondent: Royal Mail Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr S Burton

Claimant

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the contract of employment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.