Mrs A Parker v Workers Educational Association (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2602257/2019 (27 January 2020)

Mrs A Parker v Workers Educational Association (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2602257/2019 (27 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the treatment or dismissal. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2602257/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mrs A Parker; Respondent: Workers Educational Association
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 January 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs A Parker

Claimant

Workers Educational Association

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the treatment or dismissal. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed