Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim of indirect disability discrimination contrary to section 19 Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and therefore failed.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed in its duty to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21 of the Equality Act 2010. The claim was well founded and succeeded.
Facts
Mr Davies brought claims against Royal Mail Group Ltd for indirect disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The case was heard over three days at London South Employment Tribunal. Mr Davies appeared in person with assistance from Mrs Davies, while Royal Mail was represented by counsel. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim of indirect disability discrimination under section 19 Equality Act 2010, finding it not well founded. However, the claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21 succeeded, and the respondent was ordered to pay £6,322 gross compensation.
Practical note
Employers must distinguish between provisions, criteria or practices that create group disadvantage (indirect discrimination) and failures to make individual reasonable adjustments, as the legal tests and remedies differ significantly.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2302732/2024
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No