Mr K Byfield v Solus (London) Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2023] UKET 3314666/2021 (11 January 2023)

Mr K Byfield v Solus (London) Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2023] UKET 3314666/2021 (11 January 2023)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation
[2023] UKET 3314666/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr K Byfield; Respondent: Solus (London) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Mr K Byfield

Claimant

Solus (London) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age in violation of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.