EE Ltd

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Jaspal Singh Respondent: EE Ltd Heard at: East London Hearing Centre On: 16, 17, 18 and 19 July 2024 with 13 August and 10 September 2024 (in chambers) Before: Employment Judge Illing Members: Mrs G Forrest Mr L O’Callaghan Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms A Jervis (In-house Advocate) RESERVED JUDGMENT 1. The complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability is not well-founded and is dismissed. 2. The complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments for disability is not well-founded and is dismissed. 3. The complaint of unfair dismissal is not well-founded and is dismissed. 4. The complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay is not well- founded and is dismissed. REASONS Procedural history 1. This is a claim for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination arising from disability and a failure to make reasonable adjustments. 2. Case Management Orders had been issued by both EJ Barrowclough and Acting REJ Russell who clarified procedural requirements and the List of Issues. 2 3. The final hearing was listed for 4-days being 16, 17, 18 and 19 July 2024 in person. The 13 August 2024 and 10 September 2024 were deliberation days in chambers. 4. At the outset of the first day of the hearing, the claimant asked the Tribunal if it provided a hearing loop as he had recently been fitted with hearing aids. The Tribunal had a similar piece of equipment available and the claimant and the clerk were permitted to try the equipment in the hearing room, in private. The claimant decided that he did not need this equipment and he was able to fully participate in the hearing as he was able to adjust his own hearing as required. 5. Additionally, the Tribunal had had regard to the Equal Treatment Bench Book and d...