Mr T Whittaker v Tropical Marine Centre Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2016] UKET 2400558/2016 (20 July 2016)

Mr T Whittaker v Tropical Marine Centre Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2016] UKET 2400558/2016 (20 July 2016)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in circumstances that amounted to both unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, as the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair procedure.

Citation
[2016] UKET 2400558/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr T Whittaker; Respondent: Tropical Marine Centre Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 July 2016
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

Mr T Whittaker

Claimant

Tropical Marine Centre Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal constituted disability discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in circumstances that amounted to both unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, as the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow a fair procedure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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