Ms Rebecca McKeith v Mr Liam Alexander (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2500506/2020 (27 May 2020)

Ms Rebecca McKeith v Mr Liam Alexander (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2500506/2020 (27 May 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated unfavourably by the respondent because of her pregnancy and maternity, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2500506/2020
Parties
Claimant: Ms Rebecca McKeith; Respondent: Mr Liam Alexander
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 May 2020
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

Ms Rebecca McKeith

Claimant

Mr Liam Alexander

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 claimant was treated unfavourably by the respondent because of her pregnancy and maternity, constituting unlawful discrimination under 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.