X v Y (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2206841/2018 (9 October 2019)

X v Y (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 2206841/2018 (9 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was based on the claimant's disability.

Citation
[2019] UKET 2206841/2018
Parties
Claimant: X; Respondent: Y
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

X

Claimant

Y

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted disability discrimination and that the dismissal was unfair as it was based on the claimant's disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to review its disability discrimination policies