Claimant v WRC Recycling Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a preliminary hearing to determine disability status only. The tribunal found the claimant was disabled with osteoarthritis under s.6 Equality Act 2010 during the relevant period. The substantive discrimination claims remain to be determined at a future hearing.
Facts
The claimant, Ms Patzka, brought disability discrimination claims against her former employer WRC Recycling Limited. Her employment ended on 28 November 2024. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether she met the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010.
Decision
The tribunal found that Ms Patzka was disabled within the meaning of s.6 Equality Act 2010 due to osteoarthritis during the relevant period up to 28 November 2024. This preliminary issue has been resolved in the claimant's favour, allowing the substantive discrimination claims to proceed.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing established disability status for osteoarthritis, clearing the way for the substantive disability discrimination claims to be heard on their merits.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4100376/2025
- Decision date
- 5 December 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor