Case 2402848/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Ashley Walsh v British Telecommunications plc (BT) HELD AT: Liverpool (by in person) — 2024
- Case reference
- 2402848/2023
- Decision date
- 24 April 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shotter
- Panel members
- Mr G Pennie, Mr P Dodd
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms Ashley Walsh
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant withdrew four disability discrimination and harassment allegations under sections 15 and 26 of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal dismissed those allegations on withdrawal. Other section 15 and section 26 allegations were dismissed because they were presented outside the applicable time limit, and the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time.
In the alternative, and for later allegations, the Tribunal found that the claimant was not treated unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of disability and that the respondent's conduct did not have the proscribed effect for harassment. On the reasonable adjustments claim, the Tribunal found that the claimant was placed at a substantial disadvantage without a suitable chair, but that the respondent made every reasonable attempt to provide one and acted urgently once it had the information it needed.
The claim for other payments was dismissed because the claimant offered no evidence for it and confirmed she had received all payments.
Claims and outcomes
6 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 | Allegations 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 under section 15 Equality Act 2010 were dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. | Withdrawn | Disability | — |
| Harassment | Allegations 4.7.1 and 4.7.2 under section 26 Equality Act 2010 were dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. | Withdrawn | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Section 15 disability discrimination allegations 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 were dismissed as out of time and, in the alternative, because the claimant was not treated less favourably because of something arising in consequence of disability. Allegation 3.1.5 was also dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Harassment | Section 26 harassment allegations 4.7.3 and 4.7.4 were dismissed as out of time and, in the alternative, because the respondent's conduct did not have the proscribed effect. Allegation 4.7.5 was also dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | The claim that the respondent breached its duty to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20-21 Equality Act 2010 was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- Gestmin SGPS SA v Credit Suisse (UK) Limited
- just and equitable extension of time
- Equality Act 2010 s.15
- Equality Act 2010 s.20-21
- Equality Act 2010 s.26
Official outcome judgment PDF
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