Claimant v Altrad Babcock Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability. The treatment was discriminatory and the claim succeeded.
The tribunal determined that the respondent did not fail to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability. The claim was not well-founded and was dismissed.
Facts
Mr Smith brought claims of disability discrimination against Altrad Babcock Ltd relating to unfavourable treatment arising from his disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The case was heard over three days by video before a full tribunal panel comprising an Employment Judge and two lay members. The claimant was represented by his union GMB and the respondent by a consultant.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on the claim of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability, awarding £10,000 for injury to feelings and £37,647.58 for financial losses, plus interest totalling over £3,000. However, the claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments was dismissed.
Practical note
Even where a reasonable adjustments claim fails, substantial compensation can be awarded for discrimination arising from disability, particularly where dismissal results from the discriminatory treatment.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Case details
- Case number
- 1801815/2024
- Decision date
- 3 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- union