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)

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

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was entitled to time off for antenatal appointments
  3. 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