Mr K Woods v Wincanton plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2301380/2023 (27 March 2025)

Mr K Woods v Wincanton plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2301380/2023 (27 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unlawful age discrimination.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 2301380/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr K Woods; Respondent: Wincanton plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr K Woods

Claimant

Wincanton plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unlawful age discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.