Miss J Krasowska v Draefern Ltd T/a Gi Group (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2017] UKET 2600785/2017 (17 October 2017)

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

Citation: [2017] UKET 2600785/2017
Parties: Claimant: Miss J Krasowska; Respondent: Draefern Ltd T/a Gi Group
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 October 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Miss J Krasowska

Claimant

Draefern Ltd T/a Gi Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss.