Cootes v. John Lewis Plc [2001] UKEAT 1414_00_2702 (27 February 2001)

Cootes v. John Lewis Plc [2001] UKEAT 1414_00_2702 (27 February 2001)

The Tribunal correctly found that the appellant was not treated less favourably than her male comparator under the dress code, that any differences were not on grounds of sex, and that she suffered no detriment; therefore, the claim of direct sex discrimination failed.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1414_00_2702
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Cootes; Respondent: John Lewis Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Direct Sex Discrimination, Dress Code, Comparators, Detriment
Employment Law Discrimination Law Direct Sex Discrimination Dress Code Comparators Detriment

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Parties

Mrs Cootes

Appellant

John Lewis Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was subjected to less favourable treatment compared to a male comparator under the employer's dress code
  2. 2 Whether any less favourable treatment was on grounds of sex
  3. 3 Whether the appellant suffered a detriment

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal correctly found that the appellant was not treated less favourably than her male comparator under the dress code, that any differences were not on grounds of sex, and that she suffered no detriment; therefore, the claim of direct sex discrimination failed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs