Mr P Ainsworth v West Dunbartonshire Council (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 8000411/2023 (18 June 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation: [2024] UKET 8000411/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Ainsworth; Respondent: West Dunbartonshire Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 June 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr P Ainsworth

Claimant

West Dunbartonshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal