Mrs M Skyner v Clyde & Co LLP and Clyde & Co Claims LLP (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2416786/2018 (19 February 2019)

Mrs M Skyner v Clyde & Co LLP and Clyde & Co Claims LLP (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2416786/2018 (19 February 2019)

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

Citation
[2019] UKET 2416786/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mrs M Skyner; Respondent: Clyde & Co LLP; Respondent: Clyde & Co Claims LLP
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs M Skyner

Claimant

Clyde & Co LLP

Respondent

Clyde & Co Claims LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or discrimination on grounds of maternity or pregnancy

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination.