Mr T Skinner v Smith & Williamson Corporate Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2202090/2019 (1 June 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2202090/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr T Skinner; Respondent: Smith & Williamson Corporate Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 June 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr T Skinner

Claimant

Smith & Williamson Corporate Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination