Mr R Marshall v T & L Optical Instruments Ltd: (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2402543/2016 (10 May 2017)

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

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 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