Mr R Chute v Serco Group plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2206699/2018 (11 April 2019)

The Tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove facts from which it could conclude that age discrimination had occurred. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2206699/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Chute; Respondent: Serco Group plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 April 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Chute

Claimant

Serco Group plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent in breach of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove facts from which it could conclude that age discrimination had occurred. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed