Mr R Oaka (as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ms D Oaka Deceased) v WKCIC Group (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3302807/2020 (22 January 2025)

Mr R Oaka (as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ms D Oaka Deceased) v WKCIC Group (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3302807/2020 (22 January 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2025] UKET 3302807/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Oaka (as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ms D Oaka Deceased); Respondent: WKCIC Group
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Oaka (as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ms D Oaka Deceased)

Claimant

WKCIC Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant's estate
  • Respondent to review its disability policies