Ms L Straughair v Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2501570/2018 (6 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment and/or dismissal because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, which constituted unlawful discrimination.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2501570/2018
Parties: Claimant: Ms L Straughair; Respondent: Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 February 2019
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 L Straughair

Claimant

Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment and/or dismissal because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, which constituted unlawful discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unlawful discrimination