Case 2418129/2018 · Employment Tribunal
Joanne Withers v Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council — 2019
- Case reference
- 2418129/2018
- Decision date
- 21 November 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Benson Representation
- Venue
- Liverpool
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Joanne Withers
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe judgment records a preliminary determination in Joanne Withers' claim against Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Employment Judge Benson found that the claimant was a disabled person from mid June 2018 within the meaning of s.6 and Schedule 1 of the Equality Act 2010, by reason of the effects of stress and anxiety.
The tribunal also found that the respondent had knowledge of the disability from mid June 2018. The judgment does not record any final determination of liability on disability discrimination, unfair dismissal, breach of contract, or unlawful deduction from wages, and it does not record any remedy award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Judgment determined preliminary issues only: disability status and respondent's knowledge. It did not determine liability for disability discrimination. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- S6 and Schedule 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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