Mr P Reid v Solent University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1401545/2020 (3 December 2020)

Mr P Reid v Solent University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1401545/2020 (3 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law and thereby discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1401545/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Reid; Respondent: Solent University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mr P Reid

Claimant

Solent University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law and thereby discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal