Miss B Clarke-Francis v George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302068/2016 (31 March 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination due to her disability and pregnancy, contrary to statutory protections.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1302068/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Miss B Clarke-Francis; Respondent: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 31 March 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Miss B Clarke-Francis
Claimant
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
- 3 Whether the claimant's maternity and pregnancy rights were breached
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination due to her disability and pregnancy, contrary to statutory protections.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to reinstate claimant or provide suitable alternative employment
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