McClung v Doosan Babcock Ltd & Others [2022]

The claimant carried out work for the respondent between the months of January and June 2019.  He brought a claim for unfair dismissal which had previously been struck out for not having the requisite service requirements. He also brought a discrimination claim on the grounds of religion or belief under the Equality Act 2010 citing that his support for Rangers Football Club was such an intrinsic part of his life.  In evidence, it was found that he had been a supporter for around 42 years, he is a member of the club, goes to games regularly and that he has a ‘buzz’ on match days.  He outlined that there was a wider aspect to being a Rangers fan such as having loyalty to