Mr D Barnett v The Forestry Commission (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 3305136/2022 (10 May 2023)

Mr D Barnett v The Forestry Commission (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2023] UKET 3305136/2022 (10 May 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2023] UKET 3305136/2022
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Barnett; Respondent: The Forestry Commission
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mr D Barnett

Claimant

The Forestry Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • The respondent must implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's role