Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability was not well-founded. The claimant failed to establish that the respondent's actions amounted to discrimination arising from disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010.
The tribunal concluded that the complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments for disability was not well-founded. The respondent either made appropriate adjustments or demonstrated that the adjustments sought were not reasonable in the circumstances.
Facts
Mr Byatt brought claims against Royal Mail Group Limited alleging disability discrimination. The case involved complaints of unfavourable treatment arising from disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The matter was heard over six days by video hearing before a full tribunal panel consisting of an Employment Judge and two lay members.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that the complaints of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments were not well-founded. The claimant, who represented himself, was unsuccessful against the represented respondent.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants in disability discrimination cases face significant challenges when opposing represented employers, particularly in establishing causation for section 15 claims and demonstrating what reasonable adjustments should have been made.
Case details
- Case number
- 3300466/2024
- Decision date
- 17 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 6
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No