Ms A Riccobono v Bryan Cave LLP (England and Wales : Parental and Maternity Leave : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2200354/2016 (17 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the dismissal was connected to her taking parental or maternity leave, contrary to statutory protections.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2200354/2016
Parties: Claimant: Ms A Riccobono; Respondent: Bryan Cave LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Parental Leave, Maternity Leave, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Parental Leave Maternity Leave Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms A Riccobono

Claimant

Bryan Cave LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to taking parental or maternity leave

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the dismissal was connected to her taking parental or maternity leave, contrary to statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal