Mrs T Michael Gebreab v Fara Enterprises Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2302853/2019 (29 January 2020)

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

Citation: [2020] UKET 2302853/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs T Michael Gebreab; Respondent: Fara Enterprises Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2020
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

Mrs T Michael Gebreab

Claimant

Fara Enterprises Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

compensation awarded to claimant
respondent ordered to pay compensation for discrimination