Claimant v HM Revenue & Customs
Outcome
Individual claims
The Tribunal found the complaint of constructive unfair dismissal was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
The Tribunal found the complaint of direct disability discrimination was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
The Tribunal found the complaint of discrimination arising in consequence of disability was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
The Tribunal found the complaint of victimisation was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
The Tribunal found the complaint of harassment related to disability was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
The Tribunal found the complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
Facts
Ms Hannan, a former HMRC employee, brought claims against her employer including constructive unfair dismissal and multiple disability discrimination claims. The case was heard over five days in Cardiff before a full panel. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The Tribunal unanimously dismissed all of the claimant's complaints, finding none of them well-founded. The claimant's claims of constructive dismissal, direct disability discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, victimisation, harassment related to disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments all failed.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that bringing multiple disability discrimination claims against a public sector employer does not guarantee success, and tribunals will rigorously assess each claim on its merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 1602401/2024
- Decision date
- 23 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- central government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep