Mr B Wheeler v Trustwave Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2021] UKET 2301097/2021 (30 September 2021)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2301097/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr B Wheeler; Respondent: Trustwave Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 September 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Mr B Wheeler

Claimant

Trustwave Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to review its equal opportunities policy