Case 2501573/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Ms. Donnis Brown v Stanley Learning Partnership — 2024
- Case reference
- 2501573/2022
- Decision date
- 10 July 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Loy Members
- Venue
- Newcastle CFCTC in person
- Panel members
- C Hunter, S Carter
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms. Donnis Brown
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought claims of constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. By the end of the final hearing, the remaining disability discrimination claims were disability-related harassment and failure to make reasonable adjustments; direct disability discrimination was withdrawn.
The tribunal dismissed the reasonable adjustments and harassment claims. It accepted that the claimant was disabled by depression and that the respondent had knowledge of that disability, but found no act of discrimination and no facts sufficient to shift the burden of proof.
The tribunal also dismissed the constructive dismissal claim. It found no breach of an express or implied contractual term, found that the respondent had reasonable and proper cause to investigate a safeguarding concern, and concluded that the claimant resigned and was not dismissed.
Claims and outcomes
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | The judgment describes this as a claim for constructive unfair dismissal and concludes that the claimant resigned and was not dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Direct disability discrimination contrary to section 13(1) Equality Act 2010 was dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. | Withdrawn | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Failure to make reasonable adjustments contrary to sections 20-21 Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Harassment | Harassment related to disability contrary to section 26(1) Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
6 references- section 13(1) Equality Act 2010
- sections 20-21 Equality Act 2010
- section 26(1) Equality Act 2010
- section 123(1)(a) Equality Act 2010
- implied term of trust and confidence
- burden of proof
Official outcome judgment PDF
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