Mr G Hughes v Set Produce Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2411900/2023 (21 January 2025)

Mr G Hughes v Set Produce Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2411900/2023 (21 January 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of his disability, and the respondent failed to provide a reasonable justification or make reasonable adjustments as required by law.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2411900/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr G Hughes; Respondent: Set Produce Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work
Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr G Hughes

Claimant

Set Produce Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability in breach of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of his disability, and the respondent failed to provide a reasonable justification or make reasonable adjustments as required by law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss
  • Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as required by law