Case 1403141/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Palmer v Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Heard by Cloud video — 2021
- Case reference
- 1403141/2020
- Decision date
- 8 July 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Reed Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Palmer
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal heard Mr M Palmer's claim against Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at a Cloud video hearing on 1-2 July 2021 before Employment Judge Reed. The only substantive issue recorded in the written judgment was whether the respondent had failed to make reasonable adjustments for disadvantage arising from the claimant's disability.
The tribunal's unanimous decision was that the respondent did not fail to make reasonable adjustments. On that basis, the disability discrimination claim failed and no remedy was awarded in the written record.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal found that the respondent did not fail to make reasonable adjustments to avoid the disadvantage said to arise by reason of the claimant's disability. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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