A v B (Sex Discrimination) [2002] NIIT 3880_99 (8 February 2002)

A v B (Sex Discrimination) [2002] NIIT 3880_99 (8 February 2002)

The tribunal unanimously found the applicant's evidence credible and accepted her account of sexual harassment and assault by the respondent during employment, constituting unlawful sex discrimination. The tribunal awarded compensation for injury to feelings and interest as required by law.

Citation
[2002] NIIT 3880_99
Parties
Applicant: A; Respondent: B
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
08 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Sex Discrimination Claim Before Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
Claim upheld. Compensation awarded to applicant.
Legal Topics
Sexual Harassment, Sex Discrimination, Compensation for Discrimination
Employment Law Equality Law Sexual Harassment Sex Discrimination Compensation for Discrimination

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Sex Discrimination Claim Before Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent unlawfully discriminated against the applicant by sexually harassing her during employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal unanimously found the applicant's evidence credible and accepted her account of sexual harassment and assault by the respondent during employment, constituting unlawful sex discrimination. The tribunal awarded compensation for injury to feelings and interest as required by law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld. Compensation awarded to applicant.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay applicant £7,253.26, including interest.