Claimant v Uniform 7 Limited

The tribunal found that the claim for automatic unfair dismissal under s100(1)(c) and s100(1)(d) (health and safety detriment provisions) did not succeed. The specific reasons were given orally at the hearing but the claim failed on its merits after a full contested hearing.

The tribunal found the dismissal was wrongful, awarding one week's notice pay at £180 gross. This indicates the respondent failed to provide proper notice or pay in lieu of notice as contractually required.

The tribunal heard evidence on direct disability discrimination but found that the respondent did not treat the claimant less favourably because of her disability. The claim was dismissed after consideration of the evidence.

The tribunal found that the respondent's conduct did not amount to unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of the claimant's disability, or alternatively that any such treatment was a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

The tribunal found that queries raised on 28 June 2022 about a communication barrier constituted unwanted conduct related to the claimant's autism which had the reasonable effect of creating a humiliating environment. However, the claim only succeeded in respect of this specific part of the alleged conduct on that date.