Ms I Macaulay v Saffery LLP (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2202044/2024 (3 December 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2202044/2024
Parties: Claimant: Ms I Macaulay; Respondent: Saffery LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 03 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms I Macaulay

Claimant

Saffery LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability
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 discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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