Mr D Bakary v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2301641/2016
JUDGMENT
It is the unanimous judgment of the Tribunal that the Claimants’ claim of a failure to make a reasonable adjustment and part of the Claimant’s claim of discrimination arising from disability are successful. The Claimant’s remaining claims are unsuccessful. The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant the sum of £37,582.75 comprising £18,882.75 loss of earnings; £18,000 injury to feelings, and £1,000 personal injury general damages. Interest is awarded on the amount of compensation in the sum of £3,251. The Tribunal also makes the following recommendations:[1]When addressing issues relating to the Claimant’s disability the Respondent’s management should seek HR support and/or advice (the period of this recommendation is one year from the date of this judgment being sent to the parties).[2]Mr Pickford shall within six weeks of this judgment being sent to the parties receive refresher training on equality issues. Case Number: 2301641/2016[3]Within four weeks of this judgment being sent to the parties the parties are to enter into the Respondent’s internal mediation in an attempt to seek agreement on the basis of the Claimant’s return to work.