Miss M Mesiac v GI Group Recruitment Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination : Time Off) [2017] UKET 3323149/2016 (11 April 2017)
The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity by failing to provide required time off and breaching statutory protections.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 3323149/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Miss M Mesiac; Respondent: GI Group Recruitment Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 11 April 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Time Off Work
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Parties
Miss M Mesiac
Claimant
GI Group Recruitment Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
- 2 Whether the claimant was entitled to time off for antenatal appointments
- 3 Whether the respondent breached employment rights related to maternity
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity by failing to provide required time off and breaching statutory protections.
Court Disposition
claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to comply with statutory maternity rights
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