Autistic worker wins discrimination award

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Everitt was summoned to a disciplinary hearing a few days later, which he attended alone. He was dismissed by letter as a result of his behaviour at the meeting, and his inability to explain the hygiene inspection, which was described as “wholly inadequate”. A colleague in the store was given a written warning.

Everitt appealed the decision and was offered his job back, but refused as he felt “bullied” by the disciplinary process. The tribunal found he had suffered disability discrimination as a result of his treatment, and his employer’s failure to make reasonable adjustments to the disciplinary interview by allowing a family member to attend with him. A claim for constructive dismissal failed as Everitt was judged not to have resigned his position.