Mr N Sayadian v The Co-Operative Group (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400292/2016 (28 February 2017)

Mr N Sayadian v The Co-Operative Group (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400292/2016 (28 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and could not justify the less favourable treatment based on age.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3400292/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr N Sayadian; Respondent: The Co-Operative Group
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr N Sayadian

Claimant

The Co-Operative Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and could not justify the less favourable treatment based on age.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and age discrimination