Mr J Bowes v Willerby Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1800390/2019 (11 April 2019)

Mr J Bowes v Willerby Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1800390/2019 (11 April 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was related to the claimant's disability.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1800390/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Bowes; Respondent: Willerby Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 April 2019
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 J Bowes

Claimant

Willerby Ltd

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's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was related to the claimant's disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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