Mr J Hislop v The Olympus Academy Trust (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1401762/2020 (10 May 2021)

Mr J Hislop v The Olympus Academy Trust (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1401762/2020 (10 May 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, breaching the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2021] UKET 1401762/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Hislop; Respondent: The Olympus Academy Trust
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr J Hislop

Claimant

The Olympus Academy Trust

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 by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability, breaching the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and losses incurred due to discrimination