Mr O Nowell v Tapi Carpets and Floors Ltd: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3347128/2016 (2 February 2017)

Mr O Nowell v Tapi Carpets and Floors Ltd: (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3347128/2016 (2 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow proper procedure, and treated the claimant less favourably due to age.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3347128/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr O Nowell; Respondent: Tapi Carpets and Floors Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Time Off, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Time Off Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr O Nowell

Claimant

Tapi Carpets and Floors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was denied time off

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow proper procedure, and treated the claimant less favourably due to age.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to provide written reasons for dismissal