Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2306578/2023 (5 February 2025)

Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2306578/2023 (5 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination, and the respondent failed to provide a satisfactory non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unlawful age discrimination.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2306578/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr B Sidell; Respondent: Surrey County Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr B Sidell

Claimant

Surrey County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination, and the respondent failed to provide a satisfactory non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unlawful age discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.
  • The respondent must provide a written apology to the claimant.