Mr H Aberdeen v Scotch Whiskey Auctions Ltd (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001912/2024 (29 January 2026)

Mr H Aberdeen v Scotch Whiskey Auctions Ltd (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8001912/2024 (29 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2026] UKET 8001912/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mr H Aberdeen; Respondent: Scotch Whiskey Auctions Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr H Aberdeen

Claimant

Scotch Whiskey Auctions Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 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 directly linked to the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to issue a written apology to the claimant