Mrs C Dakin v Evolving Edge Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2021] UKET 2423925/2017 (4 October 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 2423925/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs C Dakin; Respondent: Evolving Edge Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 October 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

Employment Law Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

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Parties

Mrs C Dakin

Claimant

Evolving Edge Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for discrimination