Mrs J Russell v Blackpool Council

Case No: 2408372/2021

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs J Russell Respondent: Blackpool Council Heard at: Manchester Employment Tribunal On: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 December 13 December (in Chambers) Before: Employment Judge Dunlop Mr J Flynn Ms P Owen Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr M Mensah (Counsel)

JUDGMENT

1. The claimant was, at all material times, a disabled person by reason of fibromyalgia. She was not disabled by reason of facial disfigurement or anxiety/depression.

2. The claimant’s claim of harassment under s.26 and s.40 Equality Act 2010 succeeds in part. That claimant was subject to harassment by reason of a number of WhatsApp messages which were posted to a group of which she was a member between 12 January 2021 and 17 March 2021. The Tribunal finds that messages referring to the claimant herself did not constitute or contribute to the unlawful harass...