Case 4103310/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs K Lucas v Scottish Widows Services Limited nd — 2020
- Case reference
- 4103310/2019
- Decision date
- 27 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Sutherland
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs K Lucas
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal heard a preliminary issue on whether Mrs K Lucas was disabled within section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 during the relevant period, agreed as June 2018 to January 2020. The tribunal accepted that she had experienced a series of adverse life events, including the deaths of close family members, and that she had periods of work-related stress and counselling. It also accepted that she described difficulties with memory, concentration and some day-to-day tasks, and that occupational health reports had raised the possibility that the Equality Act might be relevant.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | This was a preliminary issue on whether the claimant was disabled within section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 during the relevant period (June 2018 to January 2020). The tribunal found she was not disabled, so the disability discrimination claim could not proceed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- s.6 Equality Act 2010
- Guidance on the definition of disability (2011)
- EHRC Code of Practice on Employment (2015)
- J v DLA Piper UK LLP 2010 ICR 1052
- SCA Packaging Ltd v Boyle 2009 UKHL 37
Official outcome judgment PDF
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