Mr P Flaherty v Swift Directblinds Ltd T/a Directblinds.co.uk and others (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2019] UKET 1810650/2018 (12 February 2019)
The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transexualism, and that the dismissal was unfair.
- Citation
- [2019] UKET 1810650/2018
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr P Flaherty; Respondent: Swift Directblinds Ltd T/a Directblinds.co.uk
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 12 February 2019
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr P Flaherty
Claimant
Swift Directblinds Ltd T/a Directblinds.co.uk
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or transexualism
- 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transexualism, and that the dismissal was unfair.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to implement anti-discrimination measures
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