Case 1402407/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Ferguson v Bristol City Council — 2020
- Case reference
- 1402407/2019
- Decision date
- 4 September 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Hargrove
- Venue
- Bristol
- Panel members
- Mr J Howard, Mr E Beese
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Ferguson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr M Ferguson brought claims against Bristol City Council including disability discrimination and unfair dismissal. The tribunal dismissed the section 15 discrimination arising from disability claim relating to medical suspension from January to October 2017 because it had been presented out of time and it was not just and equitable to extend time.
The tribunal also dismissed the claims of failure to make reasonable adjustments as not well founded. By contrast, it found Mr Ferguson's unfair dismissal claim and his claim of discrimination arising from disability in respect of his dismissal on 25 April 2019 to be well founded.
The judgment did not determine remedy. The tribunal deferred findings on the consequences of the dismissal, including the Polkey and Chagger points, pending further evidence at a remedies hearing.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Claim under section 15 Equality Act in respect of medical suspension from January to October 2017. Dismissed because it was presented out of time and the tribunal held it would not be just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Claims of failure to make reasonable adjustments were dismissed as not well founded. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | Claim in respect of dismissal from employment on 25 April 2019 was found well founded. The tribunal deferred findings on remedy consequences, including Polkey and Chagger points, to a remedies hearing. | Upheld | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Claim of discrimination arising from disability in respect of the dismissal on 25 April 2019 was found well founded. Remedy issues were deferred. | Upheld | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- section 15 Equality Act
- reasonable adjustments
- just and equitable to extend time
- Polkey
- Chagger
Official outcome judgment PDF
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