Mrs A Downie v Coherent Scotland Ltd (Scotland : Part Time Workers : Sex Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4104370/2016 (8 March 2017)

Mrs A Downie v Coherent Scotland Ltd (Scotland : Part Time Workers : Sex Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4104370/2016 (8 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to less favourable treatment due to her part-time status and sex, contrary to statutory protections.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4104370/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs A Downie; Respondent: Coherent Scotland Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Part Time Workers, Sex Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Part Time Workers Sex Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs A Downie

Claimant

Coherent Scotland Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the basis of sex as a part-time worker

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to less favourable treatment due to her part-time status and sex, contrary to statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written statement of reasons for dismissal