Robert Schooler v The Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2412260/2013 (3 April 2017)

Robert Schooler v The Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2412260/2013 (3 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2412260/2013
Parties
Claimant: Robert Schooler; Respondent: The Department for Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Robert Schooler

Claimant

The Department for Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair dismissal procedure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.