Mr R Marshall v T & L Optical Instruments Ltd: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2402543/2016 (10 May 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was both unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of disability, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 2402543/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr R Marshall; Respondent: T & L Optical Instruments Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 10 May 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr R Marshall
Claimant
T & L Optical Instruments Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the dismissal constituted disability discrimination
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was both unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of disability, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow fair procedures.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Compensation awarded to claimant
- Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
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