Miss T Bruszniewski v Bright Start Playgroup (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801056/2017 (13 September 2017)

Miss T Bruszniewski v Bright Start Playgroup (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801056/2017 (13 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of her pregnancy, which constituted unfair dismissal and breach of statutory maternity rights.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801056/2017
Parties
Claimant: Miss T Bruszniewski; Respondent: Bright Start Playgroup
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Maternity and Pregnancy Rights Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss T Bruszniewski

Claimant

Bright Start Playgroup

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant's maternity and pregnancy rights were breached
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of her pregnancy, which constituted unfair dismissal and breach of statutory maternity rights.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to provide written apology