Ms G Richardson v Cembrit Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2017] UKET 1400038/2017 (17 July 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2017] UKET 1400038/2017
Parties: Claimant: Ms G Richardson; Respondent: Cembrit Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 July 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Ms G Richardson

Claimant

Cembrit Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unlawful discrimination