Disabled lawyer snubbed during recruitment process was discriminated against, tribunal rules
A disabled junior lawyer who was snubbed during the initial stages of recruitment following her disclosure of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and flexibility requirements was discriminated against, a tribunal has ruled.
The remote tribunal found that Mrs K Farrow had been “open and honest” about her disability resulting from IBS and needs for flexibility, but Foster Clay Law (FCL) – which has since rebranded to Inspire Legal Group – “abruptly” terminated the recruitment process after speaking to Farrow’s previous employer.
The tribunal rules that the discriminatory effect of the unfavourable treatment on Farrow was significant, as it was “damaging to her self-confidence”, and that there were other “less discriminatory” avenues for FCL to take.
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