Dr A Merrison v York St John University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1804876/2019 (25 February 2020)

Dr A Merrison v York St John University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1804876/2019 (25 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1804876/2019
Parties
Claimant: Dr A Merrison; Respondent: York St John University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / 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

Dr A Merrison

Claimant

York St John University

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 reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to implement reasonable adjustments as specified by the tribunal