Claimant v Harris Solicitors Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over three days and determined that the claim of disability discrimination was not well-founded. The tribunal was not satisfied that the claimant had proven the elements necessary for a successful disability discrimination claim.
By consent of both parties, the tribunal found that the respondent owed the claimant outstanding holiday pay. The parties agreed the amount due and the tribunal ordered payment accordingly.
Facts
Ms Stewart brought claims of disability discrimination and outstanding holiday pay against her former employer, Harris Solicitors Limited. The case was heard over three days in January 2026. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The parties reached agreement on the holiday pay claim.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the disability discrimination claim as not well-founded after hearing evidence over three days. However, the claim for outstanding holiday pay succeeded by consent, with the respondent ordered to pay £1,320.73 net to the claimant.
Practical note
Even where a discrimination claim fails on its merits, secondary claims for unpaid entitlements such as holiday pay may still succeed, particularly where parties reach agreement.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6020550/2024
- Decision date
- 7 January 2026
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- legal services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No