Anon v Anon (Discrimination - Sex) [2022] NIit 18121_19it (08 June 2022)

Anon v Anon (Discrimination - Sex) [2022] NIit 18121_19it (08 June 2022)

Claimant failed to identify appropriate comparators in materially similar circumstances for sex discrimination; no evidence adduced to shift burden of proof. Absence management and Occupational Health referrals were applied consistently and not motivated by sex or pregnancy. Claim for pregnancy discrimination failed as claimant was not pregnant during relevant periods. Claim was presented within time; even if not, tribunal would have extended time due to claimant's mental health issues.

Citation
[2007] IRLR 246
Parties
Claimant: Claimant (anonymised); Respondent: Respondent (anonymised)
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
08 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Time Limits, Burden of Proof, Comparators, Absence Management, Occupational Health Referrals
Employment Law Equality Law Sex Discrimination Pregnancy Discrimination Time Limits Burden of Proof Comparators Absence Management +1 more

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Parties

Claimant (anonymised)

Claimant

Respondent (anonymised)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment on grounds of sex under Article 3 SDO 1976
  2. 2 Whether claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment on grounds of pregnancy under Article 5A SDO 1976
  3. 3 Whether complaints were lodged within the requisite three month time period or should be extended

Ratio Decidendi

Claimant failed to identify appropriate comparators in materially similar circumstances for sex discrimination; no evidence adduced to shift burden of proof. Absence management and Occupational Health referrals were applied consistently and not motivated by sex or pregnancy. Claim for pregnancy discrimination failed as claimant was not pregnant during relevant periods. Claim was presented within time; even if not, tribunal would have extended time due to claimant's mental health issues.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant's claim for sex discrimination is dismissed
  • No order for compensation or recommendations