Case 2304849/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Penny v Openreach Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 2304849/2019
- Decision date
- 13 August 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Nash
- Venue
- Croydon
- Panel members
- Ms L Grayson, Ms J Bird
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Penny
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal held that Openreach Ltd did not discriminate against Mr Penny because of disability contrary to sections 15 and 21 Equality Act 2010.
The tribunal also held that Mr Penny was fairly dismissed pursuant to section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996 and was not wrongfully dismissed. Reasons were given orally at the hearing, with no written reasons included in the supplied judgment text.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The judgment states the respondent did not discriminate against the claimant because of disability contrary to sections 15 and 21 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment states the claimant was fairly dismissed pursuant to section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Wrongful dismissal | The judgment states the claimant was not wrongfully dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- sections 15 and 21 Equality Act 2010
- section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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