Ms I Bem v Yorkshire Repak Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1810463/2024 (5 February 2026)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to her disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 1810463/2024
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms I Bem; Respondent: Yorkshire Repak Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 05 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Ms I Bem
Claimant
Yorkshire Repak Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / 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
- 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly linked to her disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and loss of earnings.
- The respondent must review its disability policies and provide training to management staff.
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