Ms M P Simpson v Marks and Spencer plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2301238/2022 (25 April 2025)

Ms M P Simpson v Marks and Spencer plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2301238/2022 (25 April 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed primarily due to her age, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory reason or follow a fair procedure, constituting both age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2301238/2022
Parties
Claimant: Ms M P Simpson; Respondent: Marks and Spencer plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms M P Simpson

Claimant

Marks and Spencer plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed primarily due to her age, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory reason or follow a fair procedure, constituting both age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant