HR Star Consulting Ltd

Case Summary

The tribunal determined that Miss K Fernquest is a disabled person within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 by reason of anxiety and depression impairment. The hearing was conducted by video at Southampton on 31 March 2026. The claimant was self-represented while the respondent was represented by counsel.

The tribunal found that the claimant met the definition of a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010, establishing disability status by reason of anxiety and depression. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

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• •Whether the claimant is a disabled person within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010

1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss K Fernquest Respondent: HR Star Consulting Ltd JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL Heard at: Southampton (by Video) On: 31 March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Gray Appearances For the Claimant: In person For the Respondent: Miss Cunningham (Counsel) JUDGMENT The judgment of the tribunal is that the Claimant is a disabled person within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 at times material to this claim by reason of the impairment of anxiety and depression. Approved by: Employment Judge Gray Dated 31 March 2026 Sent to the parties on: 8 April 2026 For the Tribunal Office 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. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, 2 of 2 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/