Mr K Smith v WM Morrisons Supermarkets plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1804177/2021 (20 January 2026)

Mr K Smith v WM Morrisons Supermarkets plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1804177/2021 (20 January 2026)

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

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Citation
[2026] UKET 1804177/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr K Smith; Respondent: WM Morrisons Supermarkets plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr K Smith

Claimant

WM Morrisons Supermarkets plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
  • Respondent to review its reasonable adjustments policy