Mrs M Waite (nee Vanier) v Blue Flame (Cornwall) Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 1405129/2018 (18 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and dismissal because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1405129/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mrs M Waite (nee Vanier); Respondent: Blue Flame (Cornwall) Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 October 2019
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 M Waite (nee Vanier)

Claimant

Blue Flame (Cornwall) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or dismissal due to pregnancy or maternity leave

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and dismissal because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

compensation awarded to claimant
respondent ordered to pay compensation for discrimination