Mrs K Evans v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300638/2016 (17 February 2017)

Mrs K Evans v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300638/2016 (17 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered discrimination due to her disability and pregnancy, in breach of statutory protections.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300638/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs K Evans; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Maternity and Pregnancy Rights Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs K Evans

Claimant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 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, in breach of statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to reinstate claimant or provide suitable alternative employment