Mr S Earley v Scottish SPCA: (Scotland : Age Discrimination : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4100192/2017 (2 June 2017)

Mr S Earley v Scottish SPCA: (Scotland : Age Discrimination : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4100192/2017 (2 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, and that there was a breach of contract by the respondent.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4100192/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Earley; Respondent: Scottish SPCA
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Breach of Contract
Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr S Earley

Claimant

Scottish SPCA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of age
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, and that there was a breach of contract by the respondent.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and discrimination