1403149/2024Respondent won

Red Winches Ltd

v Mr M Atherton

1 April 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Volkmer

Respondent

Red Winches Ltd

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Decision date

1 April 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Volkmer

Case Summary

Mr Miles Atherton brought a complaint of discrimination arising from disability against his employer Red Winches Limited. The tribunal heard evidence over three days in March and April 2026. The tribunal found the complaint of discrimination arising from disability was not well founded and dismissed it.

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Key Issues

  • Disability discrimination complaint

Decision Text

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Case No: 1403149/2024 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Miles Atherton Respondent: Red Winches Limited Heard at: Exeter Employment Tribunal On: 30 and 31 March 2026 and 1 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge Volkmer Representation Claimant: in person Respondent: Mr Fernandes, counsel JUDGMENT The complaint of discrimination arising from disability is not well founded and is dismissed. Approved by Employment Judge Volkmer Date: 1 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 17 April 2026 Jade Lobb FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Case No: 1403149/2024 2 Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings, and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice- directions/

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