Miss M Finch v Certs Assured Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2024] UKET 3307102/2023 (2 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent subjected the claimant to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 3307102/2023
Parties: Claimant: Miss M Finch; Respondent: Certs Assured Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 October 2024
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 M Finch

Claimant

Certs Assured Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
2 whether the claimant was entitled to statutory maternity rights

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent subjected the claimant to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

respondent to pay compensation to claimant
respondent to provide written apology