Mrs K Brent v Stephen Barrable T/a Hull and Co (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3200234/2016 (24 March 2017)

Mrs K Brent v Stephen Barrable T/a Hull and Co (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3200234/2016 (24 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and did not follow proper procedures.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3200234/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs K Brent; Respondent: Stephen Barrable T/a Hull and Co
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs K Brent

Claimant

Stephen Barrable T/a Hull and Co

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of age
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and disability, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and did not follow proper procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay compensation for unfair dismissal and discrimination