Case 1807109/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Gary Smith v Tesco Stores Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 1807109/2020
- Decision date
- 5 February 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Gary Smith
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought a claim alleging unlawful victimisation contrary to section 27 of the Equality Act 2010. At a private telephone preliminary hearing, the tribunal explained that he would need to establish the elements of a valid victimisation claim, including a protected act and detriment because of that act.
The claimant accepted that he did not have a protected characteristic and was not arguing that he had been treated detrimentally because of a protected act. After the law was explained, he agreed to withdraw the claim, which was dismissed at his request with the respondent's consent.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victimisation | The judgment states the victimisation claim was dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant with the respondent's consent. | Withdrawn | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Section 27 Equality Act 2010
- Section 4 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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