Miss P Magill v B\u0026Q plc (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 1600796/2018 (23 October 2019)

Miss P Magill v B\u0026Q plc (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 1600796/2018 (23 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated unfavourably because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2019] UKET 1600796/2018
Parties
Claimant: Miss P Magill; Respondent: B&Q plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 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

Miss P Magill

Claimant

B&Q plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated unfavourably because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • respondent to review its maternity policies