Ms M Simons v Menzies Distribution Ltd (England and Wales : Sex Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1806729/2019 (20 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her sex, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1806729/2019
Parties: Claimant: Ms M Simons; Respondent: Menzies Distribution Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Sex Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Equality Law Sex Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Ms M Simons

Claimant

Menzies Distribution Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her sex, and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for sex discrimination