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Charity Sacks Worker Over Disability: £150k Payout
13 Feb
Summary
- A charity unfairly dismissed an employee due to their disability.
- The worker, claiming long Covid, received a substantial payout.
- The tribunal ordered the charity to pay £150,000 in damages.
A significant ruling has found that Shared Lives South West, a disability charity, unfairly dismissed an employee over their disability. The employment tribunal ordered the organization to pay £150,000 to William Drysdale-Wood, who claims to suffer from long Covid.
Mr. Drysdale-Wood was reportedly sacked by the charity after accumulating 60 sick days over a single year. The tribunal determined that this dismissal was a direct result of his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination.
The substantial payout awarded to Mr. Drysdale-Wood highlights the consequences of such discriminatory practices. This case underscores the legal protections available to employees experiencing health conditions.
