Overview

• Lorna Rooke, an NHS Blood and Transplant employee, was awarded £28,989.61 after being compared to Darth Vader during a team-building exercise in 2021.
• A colleague completed a Star Wars-themed Myers-Briggs test on Rooke's behalf, leading to the comparison, which the tribunal deemed a workplace 'detriment.'
• Judge Kathryn Ramsden ruled that the comparison to the iconic Star Wars villain was 'insulting' and reasonably perceived as harmful by Rooke.
• The tribunal rejected Rooke's claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments, linking her resignation to personal circumstances.
• The NHS acknowledged the tribunal's decision and emphasized its commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.