Mr A Sheehan v XC Trains Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1304494/2023 (7 March 2024)

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

Citation: [2024] UKET 1304494/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr A Sheehan; Respondent: XC Trains Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 March 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Mr A Sheehan

Claimant

XC Trains Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

XC Trains Ltd to pay compensation to Mr A Sheehan
XC Trains Ltd to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability