Ms T Hughes v Bennett Brooks and Co Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1600483/2018 (14 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the treatment.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1600483/2018
Parties: Claimant: Ms T Hughes; Respondent: Bennett Brooks and Co Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 February 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination

Employment Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Ms T Hughes

Claimant

Bennett Brooks and Co Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the treatment.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.