23 Jul 2026
Mixed outcome
Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination
Heard at Nottingham
Claimant succeeded in unfair dismissal because Respondent failed to obtain further medical evidence or consider alternative roles before dismissing, but discrimination claims failed due to lack of causative link or substantial disadvantage.
Legal Issues (4)
- Unfair dismissal - reasonableness of dismissal for capability
- failure to obtain medical evidence on ability to return
- failure to consider alternative employment
- failure to hear appeal. Discrimination arising from disability - causation between absence and treatment. Reasonable adjustments - whether absence management policy and sick pay policy placed claimant at substantial disadvantage
Reference: 6010801/2024