Miss S Bennington v K Winterburn (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 6007485/2025 (13 June 2025)

Miss S Bennington v K Winterburn (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 6007485/2025 (13 June 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal. Therefore, the dismissal was found to be discriminatory and unfair.

Citation
[2025] UKET 6007485/2025
Parties
Claimant: Miss S Bennington; Respondent: K Winterburn
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss S Bennington

Claimant

K Winterburn

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal. Therefore, the dismissal was found to be discriminatory and unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal.