Mr N Sutcliffe v S Voase Builders Ltd: 1802148/2016
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant’s claim of failure to make reasonable adjustments for disability is not well-founded and is dismissed.[2]The Claimant’s claim of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability relating to the making of unfair or excessive criticisms is not well-founded and is dismissed.[3]The Claimant’s claim of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability relating to his dismissal is well-founded and succeeds.[1]The Claimant did not fail to take reasonable steps to mitigate his losses when he pursued self-employment rather than applying for employment.[2]It is appropriate to compensate him for his financial losses to date and for a further period of 12 months.[3]The Claimant contributed to his dismissal by blameworthy conduct and it is appropriate to reduce his compensation for financial losses and for injury to feelings by 85% to reflect that contribution.[4]Accordingly, the Respondent shall pay the Claimant £2610.60 in respect of financial losses to date plus interest (£16,685,25 net loss to date x 15% plus £107.81 interest).[5]The Respondent shall pay the Claimant £2070.62 in respect of future financial losses (£13,804.13 x 15%).[6]The Respondent shall pay the Claimant £977.54 in respect of injury to feelings plus interest (£6000 x 15% plus £77.54 interest).