Miss A Parker v British Telecommunications plc

Case No: 1405880/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss A Parker Respondent: British Telecommunications plc Heard at: Bristol On: 21 August 2024 Before: Employment Judge Livesey Representation: Claimant: Miss C Fairbank, lay representative Respondent: Ms Jervis, BT advocate

JUDGMENT The Claimant was disabled by virtue of depression and anxiety at the material time.

REASONS

1. Relevant background 1.1 By a claim form dated 18 November 2023, the Claimant brought complaints of unfair dismissal and discrimination on the grounds of disability. The Claimant had worked for the Respondent between August 2022 and December 2023 as an Account Manager. She was dismissed as a result of poor attendance and her sickness record. 1.2 The Claimant’s complaint of unfair dismissal wa...