Case 2301903/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms J White v The Governing Body of Dorothy Stringer School and 1 other — 2024
- Case reference
- 2301903/2023
- Decision date
- 17 December 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Leith Representation
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Ms J White
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the final hearing, held via CVP at Croydon on 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17 December 2024 before Employment Judge Leith, Ms J White succeeded in her unfair dismissal complaint and in her complaint of discrimination arising from disability in respect of her dismissal, identified in the judgment as allegations 6(e) and 34(a) and (b). The tribunal dismissed the remaining complaints of discrimination arising from disability and the complaints of failure to make reasonable adjustments.
The tribunal ordered payment of £42,118.50, excluding pension loss, and said pension loss would be dealt with separately under case management orders made the same day. The award comprised a basic award of £13,181.50, a compensatory award of £350 for unfair dismissal, £15,000 for injury to feelings, interest of £2,510.27 on that award, a compensatory award of £7,984.53 for past loss of earnings, interest of £668.50 on that compensatory award, and a grossing up payment of £2,423.70.
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 | The remaining complaints of discrimination arising from disability failed and were dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | Basic award of £13,181.50 and compensatory award of £350 for loss of statutory rights. | Upheld | — | £13,532 |
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of discrimination arising from disability in respect of dismissal (allegations 6(e) and 34(a) and (b)) succeeded; award included £15,000 injury to feelings, £7,984.53 for past loss of earnings, and interest of £2,510.27 plus £668.50. Grossing up was dealt with separately on the overall award. | Upheld | Disability | £26,163 |
| Disability discrimination | The complaints of failure to make reasonable adjustments failed and were dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £42,119
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £13,182
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £8,335
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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