Case 3310116/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Olpherts-Forrester v Costco Wholesale (UK) Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 3310116/2021
- Decision date
- 31 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Hussain Tribunal
- Venue
- Watford
- Panel members
- Mrs S Laurence-Doig, Ms S Morgan
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Olpherts-Forrester
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal unanimously held that the claimant's complaints that the respondent unlawfully discriminated against him contrary to section 15 and section 39(2)(c) of the Equality Act 2010 were not well founded.
Those claims were identified as complaints of discrimination arising from disability. The judgment dismissed the complaints. The supplied text does not include the tribunal's substantive reasoning, and notes that reasons had been given orally at the hearing with written reasons to be issued later.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The judgment records complaints of discrimination arising from disability contrary to sections 15 and 39(2)(c) Equality Act 2010. No separate written reasons are included in the supplied text; the tribunal states reasons were given orally and written reasons were to follow. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 15 Equality Act 2010
- section 39(2)(c) Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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