This is an appeal against a decision by an Equality Officer. The claimant suggested that he was discriminated against in relation to the post of stock controller with the respondent.

Following successfully completing an online application questionnaire the complainant was informed that his application had been successful and was informed at a briefing session surrounding the job role that the complainant would be required to commence training the following week. The complainant noted in the case that unfortunately due to a holiday commitment he was unable to attend the session he was given and said the manager informed him that an alternative date would be made available.

The complainant then noted how on return from his holidays, he received