Mrs K Cookson v Murray Smith LLP and others (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2402498/2019 (8 July 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2402498/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs K Cookson; Respondent: Murray Smith LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 July 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

Employment Law Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

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Parties

Mrs K Cookson

Claimant

Murray Smith LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant