Claimant v Pass N Go Driving School Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found in the claimant's favour on disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment, indicating the claim succeeded at the liability stage.
The tribunal awarded compensation for unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996, including a basic award and compensatory award, indicating the unfair dismissal claim succeeded at the liability stage.
Facts
This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment in favour of Mrs Burnett against Pass N Go Driving School Limited. The tribunal had previously found that the respondent unlawfully discriminated against the claimant on grounds of disability and unfairly dismissed her. The remedy hearing was convened to determine the appropriate level of compensation for these successful claims.
Decision
The tribunal awarded a total of £13,127.07 in compensation. For disability discrimination, the claimant was awarded £8,500 for injury to feelings plus interest of £873.75 (469 days at 8% per year). For unfair dismissal, she received a basic award of £3,253.32 and £500 for loss of statutory rights. The Recoupment Regulations do not apply.
Practical note
A driving school was ordered to pay over £13,000 in compensation for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, with the injury to feelings award falling in the lower Vento band.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2500997/2024
- Decision date
- 28 May 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No