Mrs L Harris-Pugh v Net Natives Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2026] UKET 2304570/2024 (16 February 2026)

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

Citation: [2026] UKET 2304570/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mrs L Harris-Pugh; Respondent: Net Natives Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 February 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs L Harris-Pugh

Claimant

Net Natives Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss