Ishola v Transport for London [2020]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    EWCA Civ 112
  • Legal Body
    England and Wales Court of Appeal (EWCA)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Discrimination and Equality
Issues covered: Disability Discrimination; Reasonable Adjustments; Provision, Criterion or Practice

The claimant was employed by the respondent for a period of eight years.  It was found that he was disabled as he suffered from migraines and depression.  The claimant made a complaint about another employee’s conduct. Following an investigation, his complaint was not upheld and he made further complaints based upon this.  The claimant went on sick leave for over a year until being dismissed by the respondent on the grounds of ‘medical incapacity’.

The claimant brought a range of claims against the respondent relating to the grievances prior to the dismissal, the dismissal itself as well as disability and race discrimination.  There was a limited finding from the ET and

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This article is correct at 26/02/2020
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