Mrs E Baden v Adeo Construction Services Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2021] UKET 2304023/2019 (26 May 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2304023/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs E Baden; Respondent: Adeo Construction Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 May 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs E Baden

Claimant

Adeo Construction Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

compensation awarded to claimant
respondent ordered to implement anti-discrimination measures