Ms D Fitzgerald-Jones v Techworx Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1306228/2023 (19 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments as required by law.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1306228/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms D Fitzgerald-Jones; Respondent: Techworx Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination

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Parties

Ms D Fitzgerald-Jones

Claimant

Techworx Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments as required by law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings.
The respondent must implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant.