Mrs P Shearer v Krispy Kreme UK Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 2502403/2019 (2 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the alleged less favourable treatment.

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Citation: [2020] UKET 2502403/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs P Shearer; Respondent: Krispy Kreme UK Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 January 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination

Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs P Shearer

Claimant

Krispy Kreme UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that age was the reason for the alleged less favourable treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

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