Mr M Simpson v Thomas Cook Group plc (in compulsory liquidation) (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2411692/2019 (9 August 2021)

Mr M Simpson v Thomas Cook Group plc (in compulsory liquidation) (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2411692/2019 (9 August 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2021] UKET 2411692/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Simpson; Respondent: Thomas Cook Group plc (in compulsory liquidation)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 August 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Simpson

Claimant

Thomas Cook Group plc (in compulsory liquidation)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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