Case 3304654/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Gale v Coopers Transport Services Limited — 2020
- Case reference
- 3304654/2020
- Decision date
- 7 April 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Postle Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Gale
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing to decide whether Mr S Gale had a disability within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant and considered his impact statement and a GP report. It accepted that he had some mental health-related adverse effects, including problems with concentration and memory, but found on the evidence that those effects were not substantial.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal accepted that the claimant had some adverse effects on concentration and memory, but found the effects were not substantial and were not long term within section 6 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant did not have two years' continuous employment and could not bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under section 98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996. No alternative automatic unfair dismissal case was being pursued. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- Section 6 Equality Act 2010
- substantial and long-term adverse effect test
- Section 98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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