Ms Karen Brown v London Underground Ltd (England and Wales : Trade Union Membership) [2020] UKET 3303915/2018 (2 December 2020)

Ms Karen Brown v London Underground Ltd (England and Wales : Trade Union Membership) [2020] UKET 3303915/2018 (2 December 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment by the respondent because of her trade union membership and activities, which is unlawful under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation
[2020] UKET 3303915/2018
Parties
Claimant: Ms Karen Brown; Respondent: London Underground Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Trade Union Membership, Victimisation, Unfair Treatment
Employment Law Trade Union Membership Victimisation Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Ms Karen Brown

Claimant

London Underground Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for trade union membership or activities
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's actions constituted unlawful victimisation

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment by the respondent because of her trade union membership and activities, which is unlawful under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to cease unlawful victimisation of the claimant