Case 2415178/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Ms A Gowers v Department of Work and Pensions — 2023
- Case reference
- 2415178/2021
- Decision date
- 28 April 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sharkett REPRESENTATION
- Venue
- Manchester
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms A Gowers
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing on 23 November 2022, the Tribunal considered whether the claimant was able to satisfy the statutory definition of disability. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by counsel.
The Tribunal held that the claimant satisfied the definition of disability under s6 Equality Act 2010 by reason of muscular skeletal damage and degeneration of her right knee. The judgment does not determine the substantive unfair dismissal or discrimination complaints, and no remedy is addressed.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Preliminary hearing judgment only determined that the claimant satisfied the definition of disability under s6 Equality Act 2010 by reason of muscular skeletal damage and degeneration of her right knee; it did not determine liability for disability discrimination. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s6 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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