Wright-Turner v. London Borough of Hammersmith - Record UK Compensation

The Employment Tribunal awarded record-breaking compensation of £4.58 million to Wright-Turner for disability discrimination by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Discrimination claims: - Discrimination related to ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) - Discrimination related to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) - Failure to provide reasonable accommodations - Discriminatory treatment despite disclosure of disabilities - Constructive dismissal forcing employee to resign Award breakdown: - Past loss of earnings: £327,000+ - Future loss of earnings to retirement: £900,000 - Loss of pension contributions: £600,000+ - Injury to feelings: £60,000 (exceeded highest Vento band) - Psychiatric injury: £60,000 - ACAS Code uplift: £271,479.85 - Exemplary damages: £15,000 Legal significance: - One of largest Employment Tribunal awards in UK history - Demonstrates courts willing to award substantial damages for serious discrimination - Exceptional circumstances justified exceeding traditional Vento bands - Establishes precedent for future disability discrimination claims - Shows that neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, PTSD) receive legal protection Vento bands context: - Traditional Vento bands cap injury to feelings at £30,000-£45,000 - This award's £60,000 injury component significantly exceeded standard levels - Reflects tribunal finding of exceptionally serious discrimination