Miss K Ferguson v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2021] UKET 2414102/2019 (1 October 2021)

Miss K Ferguson v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2021] UKET 2414102/2019 (1 October 2021)

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

Citation
[2021] UKET 2414102/2019
Parties
Claimant: Miss K Ferguson; Respondent: G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Miss K Ferguson

Claimant

G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 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 because of her pregnancy and maternity, which constituted 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.