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2401966/2022Respondent Successful

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Ms M S V Williamson

13 May 2024England & WalesEmployment Judge Ainscough
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Case Summary

The claimant brought four claims of discrimination and victimisation arising out of her employment with the first respondent as a Business Development Manager. The claims were dismissed.

Key Issues

  • disability discrimination
  • philosophical belief discrimination
  • harassment
  • victimisation

Claim Types

Cited Laws and Legal Issues

Employment Rights Act 1996 unfair dismissalEmployment Rights Act 1996

hearing the claimant had also issued a fifth claim of unfair dismissal. However, during case management, it was determined th

Equality Act 2010 disability discriminationEquality Act 2010

nt of the Tribunal is that:- 1. The claim of direct disability discrimination is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 2. The claim of

Decision Text

Case Nos. 2401966/2022 2403847/2022 2406580/2022 2409563/2022 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss Rebecca Wadkin Respondents: 1. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 2. Ms M S V Williamson Heard at: Liverpool On: 26 February to 8 March 2024 Before: Employment Judge Ainscough Ms C Linney Ms P Owen REPRESENTATION: Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr Gibson - Solicitor JUDGMENT The unanimous judgment of the Tribunal is that:- 1. The claim of direct disability discrimination is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 2. The claim of discrimination arising from disability is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 3. The claim of indirect philosophical belief discrimination is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 4. The claim of indirect disability discrimination is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 5. The claim of failure to make reasonable adjustments is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 1 Case Nos. 2401966/2022 2403847/2022 2406580/2022 2409563/2022 6. The claim of harassment related to philosophical belief is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 7. The claim of harassment related to disability is unsuccessful and is dismissed. 8. The claim of victimisation is unsuccessful and is dismissed. REASONS Introduction 1. The claimant brought four claims of discrimination and victimisation arising out of her employment with the first respondent as a Business Development Manager. The fourth claim was also brought against the second respondent who was the claimant’s line manager for the last part of her employment with the first respondent. 2. The first claim was issued on 16 March 2022, the second claim was issued on 28 July 2022, the third claim was issued on 25 August 2022 and the final claim against both respondents was issued on 30 November 2022. 3. Prior to the start of the final hearing the ...

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Case Details

Case Number
2401966/2022
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Level
First instance
Decision Date
13/05/2024
Published
08/07/2024
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Ainscough