Mrs S Reeves v Gloverpriest Solicitors Ltd: 1302088/2019
JUDGMENT
[1]The respondent discriminated against the claimant because of something arising in consequence of her disability by suggesting a three month unpaid career break and the termination of her employment thereafter if she was unable to return.[2]The claimant’s other allegations of discrimination arising from disability, her direct disability discrimination claim and her claim of harassment related to disability fail and are dismissed.[3]There may need to be a further hearing to determine remedy. Appropriate orders for that will be issued separately. Employment Judge Meichen 13 October 2021 Reasons for the judgement having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. REMEDY JUDGMENT[1]The claimant’s application for reconsideration of the liability judgment is refused.[2]The claimant did not show that the discriminatory act caused or contributed to a personal injury.[3]The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant £8500 for injury to feelings.[4]The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant interest on the injury to feelings award (calculated at 8% from 14 August 2018 to 1 April 2022).[5]The total sum to be paid by the respondent to the claimant inclusive of interest is £10970.36.