Claimant v London Borough of Newham
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was fair. The reasons given orally were not transcribed in this judgment, but the claim was not well founded and was dismissed.
The tribunal found the claim under s.15 Equality Act 2010 was not well founded. The claimant failed to establish that they were treated unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of their disability, or that the treatment was not a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
The tribunal found that the claimant succeeded in relation to one specific allegation dated 20 December 2022, establishing that they were subjected to a detriment because they had done a protected act. All other allegations of victimisation failed.
Facts
Sasha Abrahams was employed by London Borough of Newham and was dismissed. The claimant brought claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination arising from disability, and victimisation. The claimant represented themselves against the respondent's solicitor in a five-day remote hearing. One specific allegation of victimisation related to an incident on 20 December 2022.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims. The victimisation claim succeeded in part, specifically regarding one allegation on 20 December 2022. The tribunal awarded £2,000 for injury to feelings plus interest of £378.74, totalling £2,378.74.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant achieved partial success on victimisation but not on the core dismissal and disability claims, receiving a lower band Vento award for injury to feelings.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3201480/2023
- Decision date
- 2 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Newham
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No