Mr R Shearwood v London Fire Commissioner

Case Number: 2304148/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr R Shearwood Respondent: London Fire Commissioner Heard at: London South On: 23/10/2024 Before: Employment Judge Wright Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms J Shepherd - counsel

JUDGMENT The claimant is not a disabled person for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010; he does not have the protected characteristic of disability. His claims of unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 are dismissed. The claims of unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay will proceed to be heard.

REASONS

1. The claimant presented his claim on the 8/8/2023. He engaged in Acas early conciliation between 14/6/2023 and 26/6/2023. He was employed by the respondent as a Hydrant Technician from the 5/8/2019. He was dismissed by reason of conduct on the 18/4/2023.