Claimant v The Electrical Network Ltd
Outcome
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claimant had the protected characteristic of disability under the Equality Act 2010 during the relevant period of 24 February to 16 May 2025. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent, The Electrical Network Ltd, was represented by its HR Officer.
Decision
The tribunal determined that the claimant did have the protected characteristic of disability under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 during the relevant period. This preliminary issue was decided in the claimant's favour, paving the way for substantive claims to be heard.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing establishes disability status, which is a threshold requirement for pursuing claims under the Equality Act 2010 relating to disability discrimination.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8001663/2025
- Decision date
- 27 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No