Z v HRS Family Law Solicitors Ltd: 1301745/2023
JUDGMENT
Please note that there is an Anonymity Order and Restricted Reporting Order in place in respect of these proceedings, which were amended during the course of the hearing with the final version being dated 22 July 2024. On a unanimous basis the Tribunal concludes that:[1]The complaint of unfair (constructive) dismissal is not well-founded. The claimant was not unfairly dismissed.[2]The complaint of breach of contract is not well-founded and is dismissed.[3]The complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments for disability is wellfounded and succeeds in relation to the period from 26 May 2022 in respect of:a. A failure to reduce the claimant’s workload;b. A failure to consider removing supervisory responsibility from the claimant’s role. The complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments does not succeed in relation to allegations relating to the period prior to 26 May 2022, and/or in relation to allegations regarding an alleged failure to reduce the need to attend in person and remote hearings or to transfer files to colleagues. On a majority basis the Tribunal concludes that: Case No: 1301745/2023[4]The complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability is well-founded and succeeds.[5]A remedy hearing will take place on 21 and 22 November 2024.