18 Aug 2026
Claim dismissed
Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination and Breach of Contract
Heard at Cardiff
The claimant did not establish that he had a disability within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010, so his disability discrimination claims were dismissed; the remaining claims were not decided.
Legal Issues (7)
- Definition of disability under s.6 Equality Act 2010
- mental impairment
- substantial and long-term adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities
- burden of proof on claimant
- need for medical evidence
- application of Morgan v Staffordshire University
- lack of formal diagnosis not necessarily fatal but evidence required
Reference: 1603220/2025