Mr P I Hearne v Telent Technology Services Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1303016/2016 (5 May 2017)

Mr P I Hearne v Telent Technology Services Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1303016/2016 (5 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1303016/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr P I Hearne; Respondent: Telent Technology Services Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr P I Hearne

Claimant

Telent Technology Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination