Ms C Ritchie v Goom Electrical Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3312714/2022 (25 April 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Citation: [2025] UKET 3312714/2022
Parties: Claimant: Ms C Ritchie; Respondent: Goom Electrical Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Ms C Ritchie

Claimant

Goom Electrical Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of age in violation of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation, constituting unlawful age discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to provide written apology to claimant