EAT UNFAIR DISMISSAL
The Claimant, a bus driver, accused of causing death by dangerous driving of his bus. Claimed race and disability discrimination in the way employer dealt with this. Due to attend criminal trial.
Employment Judge refused to postpone a hearing at Claimant’s request on ground that trial postponed, so preliminary hearing to consider question of disability should be too. Background of (claimed) serious depressive illness. Held that on basis of the material before him, EJ entitled to refuse postponement since holding a PH did not risk any breach of privilege against self-incrimination, and it was to consider disability only, and probably did not need the attendance of the Claimant personally.
Judges:
Langstaff P J
Citations:
[2012] UKEAT 0233 – 12 – 2305
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Employment
Updated: 04 November 2022; Ref: scu.463759