Case 2411299/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Ms L Thompson v New Islington Free School — 2020
- Case reference
- 2411299/2019
- Decision date
- 4 September 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
- Venue
- Manchester
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms L Thompson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary issue hearing before Employment Judge Phil Allen sitting alone at Manchester on 28 August 2020. The tribunal decided only the question whether Ms L Thompson had a disability for the purposes of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 by reason of stress, anxiety and/or depression.
The tribunal found that, at the relevant time, the claimant did not have a disability as defined by section 6. That finding resolved the preliminary disability issue against the claimant.
The judgment expressly states that the claimant's remaining claims would proceed to be heard at the final hearing on 18 November 2020. No monetary remedy was decided in this judgment, and written reasons were not provided because the decision was given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Preliminary issue only: the tribunal held that at the relevant time the claimant did not have a disability within section 6 Equality Act 2010 by reason of stress, anxiety and/or depression. The judgment states that the claimant's remaining claims would proceed to final hearing. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 6 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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