Case 8000586/2026 · Employment Tribunal
I Baerens v DTV Optimise Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 8000586/2026
- Decision date
- 28 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge J Shepherd
Parties
2 namedClaimant
I Baerens
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a remote hearing on 22 July 2026, Employment Judge J Shepherd found that I Baerens had a disability within section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 by way of stress and anxiety or a generalised anxiety disorder from 9 October 2025 onwards. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
The claimant’s disability-based complaints against DTV Optimise Ltd will therefore proceed for the material period of 9 October 2025 to 3 February 2026. The tribunal directed that a two-hour case management preliminary hearing be listed by video at 2pm on 21 September 2026 to clarify the remaining issues, arrange a final hearing and set directions. The judgment did not determine the merits of the complaints or record a monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal determined disability status only. The disability-based complaints will proceed; their merits were not determined and their individual legal bases were not specified. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.6 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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