Disabled trader ‘discriminated against’ after firm removed his responsibilities without consultation
Tribunal finds worker’s absence owing to depression influenced decision to restructure his department
An investment trader faced discrimination after he became mentally unwell and his employer removed his job responsibilities without consultation, a London tribunal has ruled.
Adam Glover Bailie, who works as the head of equities and fixed income for ADM Investor Services International, claimed the company undermined him when he was diagnosed with depression after working excessive hours.
The tribunal heard that while Bailie was on sick leave, Fabian Somerville-Cotton, managing director of ADM, told Bailie’s team another employee would take on the role as ‘co-head’ of the department and have overall responsibility of the team.
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