Electrical firm withdrew 73-year-old’s contract over gait
Summary
A tribunal found that HCM Electrical Ltd discriminated against a 73-year-old self-employed contractor by withdrawing an agreed job after assessing his physical capability without informing him he was being assessed. The case centres on age discrimination and the handling of fitness-for-work assessments in a construction context.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter contractors, consultants and site personnel subject to capability assessments, so this case is a reminder that such processes must be handled fairly and transparently. It also highlights the legal and reputational risks of discriminatory decisions in property and construction-related work.
Key points
- Tribunal ruled the contractor suffered age discrimination.
- The firm withdrew the contract after assessing his physical capability.
- The contractor was not told he was being assessed.
- The case involves employment and equality issues in a construction setting.
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