Claimant v Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claimant met the definition of disability under s6 Equality Act 2010. The tribunal found he was disabled by reason of dyslexia. The substantive discrimination claims remain to be determined at a future hearing.
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing in three consolidated claims brought by Mr Rose against Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority. The sole issue was whether the claimant was a disabled person within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 by reason of dyslexia. Both parties were represented by counsel at a two-day hearing before Employment Judge Akhtar.
Decision
The tribunal determined that Mr Rose was disabled within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010 by reason of dyslexia at all material times. This was a preliminary issue only, with the substantive discrimination claims to be heard at a future full merits hearing.
Practical note
A preliminary hearing determined disability status for dyslexia, allowing the discrimination claims to proceed to a full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1308048/2023
- Decision date
- 19 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister