Claimant v Manchester Airport Plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability. The tribunal accepted jurisdiction on just and equitable grounds despite the claim being outside the primary time limit, and found the complaint well-founded on the merits.
Facts
Mr Alam brought a claim against Manchester Airport Plc alleging failure to make reasonable adjustments for his disability. The claim was presented outside the primary time limit. The tribunal heard evidence over three days in April 2025.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant, accepting jurisdiction on just and equitable grounds despite the late filing. The tribunal upheld the claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments and awarded compensation for past financial loss of £15,411.92 and injury to feelings of £9,000, plus interest totalling £2,888.98.
Practical note
Tribunals retain discretion to extend time limits on just and equitable grounds in disability discrimination cases, and unrepresented claimants can succeed in reasonable adjustment claims against major employers.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Case details
- Case number
- 2407695/2023
- Decision date
- 3 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No