N Mccarthy v Tesco Stores Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2300842/2023 (13 December 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2300842/2023
Parties: Claimant: N Mccarthy; Respondent: Tesco Stores Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

N Mccarthy

Claimant

Tesco Stores Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
Respondent to review its reasonable adjustment policies