L Whitton v UK Power Networks (Services) Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2023] UKET 2302953/2020 (10 March 2023)
The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the less favourable treatment. The respondent's actions were justified by legitimate business reasons.
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- Citation
- [2023] UKET 2302953/2020
- Parties
- Claimant: L Whitton; Respondent: UK Power Networks (Services) Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 10 March 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
L Whitton
Claimant
UK Power Networks (Services) Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the less favourable treatment. The respondent's actions were justified by legitimate business reasons.
Court Disposition
Claim dismissed
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