Ms M Townsend v Mr A Edge and Mr N Coley T/a Buxton Radio Taxis: 2404370/2017
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2404370/2017
Between
Ms M TownsendClaimantMr A Edge and Mr N Coley T/a Buxton Radio TaxisRespondent
Before
Employment Judge RossIn person for claimantMr A Edge for respondentDate 21 March 2018
JUDGMENT
[1]The name of the respondent is amended to Mr A Edge and Mr N Coley t/a Buxton Radio Taxis.[2]The claimant's claim that she was unfavourably treated by the respondent because of something arising in consequence of her disability when it dismissed her, pursuant to section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 is well-founded and succeeds.[3]The claimant's claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments pursuant to sections 20-22 of the Equality Act 2010, namely requiring her to work one night shift every five weeks and refusing to withdraw the requirement, is well-founded and succeeds.[4]The Tribunal awards the claimant compensation as follows:(a) A basic award in the sum of £240.(b) A compensatory award in the sum of £240.(c) Loss of earnings of one year of £6,240 (52 x £120).(d) A further 12 weeks (£120 x 12) = £1,440.(e) Injury to feelings of £8,000.[5]All sums are inclusive of interest. The Recoupment Regulations do not apply.[6]The total sum of £16,160 is to be paid by the respondent to the claimant within 14 days of the date of this judgment.