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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
- 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
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