Mr A Ferraro v Department for Work and Pensions: 2301248/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS

Case No 2301248/2024

Between

Mr A FerraroClaimant

Department for Work and PensionsRespondent

Before

Employment Judge McCann

Members

Mrs M. Foster-Norman and Mr M. Marenda

In person for claimant

Date 19 February 2026

JUDGMENT

It is the unanimous decision of the Tribunal that:

[1]The respondent failed to comply with the duty to make reasonable adjustments in respect of office-based working by failing to provide permanent hybrid working as well as standing desk equipment or an alternative work location, contrary to ss.20, 21 and 39(5) of the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2020); and whilst these complaints were brought outside the time limit in s.123(1)(a) EA 2010, it is just and equitable to extend time under s.123(1)(b). These two complaints are, accordingly, well-founded and succeed.

[2]The respondent did not otherwise contravene the EA 2010 and the claimant’s other complaints of failure to comply with the duty to make reasonable adjustments and direct disability discrimination are dismissed. Approved by: