Claimant v London Borough of Haringey
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined at a preliminary hearing that the claimant was not a disabled person by reason of her menopause or multiple sclerosis at the material time, meaning she did not meet the threshold requirement for bringing disability discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010.
Facts
The claimant, Ms O Hasan, brought disability discrimination claims against London Borough of Haringey, asserting she was disabled by reason of menopause and multiple sclerosis. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claimant met the legal definition of a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010.
Decision
Employment Judge Anstis determined at a preliminary hearing that the claimant was not a disabled person by reason of her menopause or multiple sclerosis at the material time. This finding meant the claimant did not have the protected characteristic of disability necessary to pursue her discrimination claims.
Practical note
A preliminary hearing on disability status found that menopause and multiple sclerosis did not meet the threshold for disability under the Equality Act 2010 in this particular case, emphasizing that each case turns on its specific medical evidence and impact on the individual.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3315346/2023
- Decision date
- 22 January 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Haringey
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister