Mr L Samuels v Solstice Ltd: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2300834/2017 (5 June 2017)

Mr L Samuels v Solstice Ltd: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2300834/2017 (5 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant due to his disability.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300834/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr L Samuels; Respondent: Solstice Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr L Samuels

Claimant

Solstice Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant due to his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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