Mr D Jenkins V Zzoomm plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1304482/2023 (14 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant's age was a significant factor in the decision to dismiss, constituting direct age discrimination and rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1304482/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Jenkins; Respondent: Zzoomm plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Jenkins

Claimant

Zzoomm plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's age was a significant factor in the decision to dismiss, constituting direct age discrimination and rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

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