Miss M Borzdynska v Matalan Retail Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2406409/2019 (23 October 2019)

Miss M Borzdynska v Matalan Retail Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2406409/2019 (23 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent treated the claimant unfavourably because of her pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2019] UKET 2406409/2019
Parties
Claimant: Miss M Borzdynska; Respondent: Matalan Retail Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination
Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Miss M Borzdynska

Claimant

Matalan Retail Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy or maternity

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent treated the claimant unfavourably because of her pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss.