Mr S France v Spectron Services Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2208249/2016 (26 October 2017)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and that age was a significant factor in the decision, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2208249/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr S France; Respondent: Spectron Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 October 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr S France

Claimant

Spectron Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
2 Whether the dismissal constituted age discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and that age was a significant factor in the decision, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for unfair dismissal and age discrimination