Cases3305392/2024

Claimant v JTalk Limited

10 October 2025Before Employment Judge MargoNorwichremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Constructive Dismissalfailed

The tribunal dismissed the claim of constructive unfair dismissal following a three-day hearing on the merits. The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish that there was a fundamental breach of contract by the respondent that entitled him to resign and treat himself as constructively dismissed.

Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments(disability)failed

The tribunal dismissed the reasonable adjustments claim after hearing evidence over three days. The claimant was unable to establish that the respondent had failed to make reasonable adjustments in relation to a provision, criterion or practice that put him at a substantial disadvantage.

Direct Discrimination(disability)failed

The claim under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 (discrimination arising from disability) was dismissed. The tribunal found either that the treatment complained of did not occur, or that it was not because of something arising in consequence of the claimant's disability, or that it was a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

Harassment(disability)failed

The harassment claim was dismissed following the full merits hearing. The tribunal concluded that the conduct complained of either did not occur or did not have the purpose or effect of violating the claimant's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment, or was not related to disability.

Facts

Mr Keech brought claims against JTalk Limited alleging constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The case was heard over three days by video hearing before a full tribunal panel. The claimant was represented by his wife as a lay representative, while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims after a full merits hearing. The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish constructive dismissal, failure to make reasonable adjustments, discrimination under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010, or harassment related to disability.

Practical note

A lay-represented claimant bringing multiple disability discrimination claims and constructive dismissal was unsuccessful on all claims after a three-day merits hearing against a solicitor-represented respondent.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.15

Case details

Case number
3305392/2024
Decision date
10 October 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
3
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
telecoms
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep