X v Y (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2400677/2016 (23 March 2017)

X v Y (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2400677/2016 (23 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and discriminatory as the redundancy process was not genuine and reasonable adjustments for disability were not made.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2400677/2016
Parties
Claimant: X; Respondent: Y
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

X

Claimant

Y

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal was discriminatory on grounds of disability
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and discriminatory as the redundancy process was not genuine and reasonable adjustments for disability were not made.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.