Mr N Hachem v Open Circle Ltd T/a Meza Restaurant (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2300711/2016 (15 March 2017)

Mr N Hachem v Open Circle Ltd T/a Meza Restaurant (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2300711/2016 (15 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract, unlawfully deducted wages, and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of sexual orientation and/or transexualism, and failed to comply with Working Time Regulations.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300711/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr N Hachem; Respondent: Open Circle Ltd T/a Meza Restaurant
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Working Time Regulations
Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Sexual Orientation Discrimination Transexualism Unlawful Deduction From Wages Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr N Hachem

Claimant

Open Circle Ltd T/a Meza Restaurant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the respondent unlawfully deducted wages from the claimant
  3. 3 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of sexual orientation or transexualism

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract, unlawfully deducted wages, and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of sexual orientation and/or transexualism, and failed to comply with Working Time Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of contract, unlawful deduction from wages, discrimination, and breach of Working Time Regulations