Mr M Lees v Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 6000818/2023 (15 February 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish a prima facie case of age discrimination and that the dismissal was not unfair under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2024] UKET 6000818/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Lees; Respondent: Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Lees

Claimant

Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of age
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish a prima facie case of age discrimination and that the dismissal was not unfair under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed