Mrs S Sisk v Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3323944/2016 (10 April 2017)

Mrs S Sisk v Department for Work and Pensions (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3323944/2016 (10 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay and protection of her maternity and pregnancy rights, and that the respondent's actions constituted sex discrimination.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 3323944/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs S Sisk; Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Equal Pay, Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Sex Discrimination
Employment Law Equal Pay Maternity and Pregnancy Rights Sex Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs S Sisk

Claimant

Department for Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subject to unequal pay on grounds of sex
  2. 2 Whether the claimant's maternity and pregnancy rights were breached
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the basis of sex

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay and protection of her maternity and pregnancy rights, and that the respondent's actions constituted sex discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to ensure compliance with equal pay and maternity rights