Claimant v Smart Capital Technology Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a preliminary hearing to determine disability status only. The tribunal found that the claimant was disabled by reason of ADHD and anxiety throughout the period from 2016 to 26 September 2023 inclusive. The substantive discrimination claims remain to be determined at a future hearing.
Facts
The claimant Mr Clarke brought claims against Smart Capital Technology Limited under two case numbers. The tribunal held a preliminary hearing by video to determine whether the claimant was a disabled person. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by a solicitor. The employment relationship ended on 26 September 2023.
Decision
The tribunal determined at this preliminary hearing that the claimant was disabled by reason of ADHD and anxiety throughout the period from 2016 to 26 September 2023 inclusive. This was a disability status determination only; the substantive claims remain to be heard.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing established disability status for ADHD and anxiety, clearing the way for substantive disability discrimination claims to proceed to a full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1308544/2023
- Decision date
- 7 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No