Mr D Muir v Sky Subscribers Services Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4100407/2017 (8 September 2017)

Mr D Muir v Sky Subscribers Services Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4100407/2017 (8 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4100407/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Muir; Respondent: Sky Subscribers Services Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Muir

Claimant

Sky Subscribers Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination