Ms K Zima v Co-operative Group Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2023] UKET 2400137/2022 (27 January 2023)

Ms K Zima v Co-operative Group Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2023] UKET 2400137/2022 (27 January 2023)

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

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Citation
[2023] UKET 2400137/2022
Parties
Claimant: Ms K Zima; Respondent: Co-operative Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 January 2023
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 K Zima

Claimant

Co-operative Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of maternity and pregnancy rights

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss