Case 2402811/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Sampson v Royal Mail Group Ltd HELD AT: Manchester — 2025
- Case reference
- 2402811/2024
- Decision date
- 3 October 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Franey
- Panel members
- Mr B Rowen, Ms P Owen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Sampson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal, sitting at Manchester before Regional Employment Judge Franey with Mr B Rowen and Ms P Owen, heard the case on 18, 19 and 20 August 2025 and gave a unanimous liability judgment. It found that Mr P Sampson had succeeded in his complaint of discrimination arising from disability under section 15 Equality Act 2010, his complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21 Equality Act 2010, and his complaint of unfair dismissal under Part X Employment Rights Act 1996.
On the disability discrimination claim under section 15, the tribunal held that the dismissal was in contravention of section 15. On the reasonable adjustments claim, it found that Royal Mail Group Ltd had failed in its duty to make reasonable adjustments by not finding the claimant a part-time indoor role working three hours per day. The judgment does not set out written reasons because reasons were given orally at the hearing.
For remedy at this stage, the tribunal made an award of £18,000 for injury to feelings under the Equality Act 2010 and £2,209.32 interest, making a total award of £20,209.32. It adjourned all remaining issues as to remedy to a hearing listed for 21 November 2025, with case management orders for remedy to be issued separately.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of discrimination arising from disability contrary to section 15 Equality Act 2010; the tribunal found the dismissal was in contravention of section 15. | Upheld | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments contrary to sections 20 and 21 Equality Act 2010; the tribunal found the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments by not finding the claimant a part-time indoor role working three hours per day. | Upheld | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | Complaint of unfair dismissal contrary to Part X Employment Rights Act 1996; the tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed. | Upheld | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £20,209
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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