Miss T Owens v Prestek Computing Ltd (in Compulsory Liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Sex Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3306960/2022 (20 March 2024)

Miss T Owens v Prestek Computing Ltd (in Compulsory Liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Sex Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3306960/2022 (20 March 2024)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to sex discrimination and is entitled to compensation, with the Secretary of State liable due to the employer's insolvency.

Citation
[2024] UKET 3306960/2022
Parties
Claimant: Miss T Owens; Respondent: Prestek Computing Ltd (in Compulsory Liquidation); Respondent: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Compulsory Liquidation

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Parties

Miss T Owens

Claimant

Prestek Computing Ltd (in Compulsory Liquidation)

Respondent

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to sex discrimination by the respondent employer
  2. 2 Entitlement to compensation following compulsory liquidation

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to sex discrimination and is entitled to compensation, with the Secretary of State liable due to the employer's insolvency.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The claimant is awarded compensation for sex discrimination.
  • The Secretary of State is ordered to pay statutory compensation due to employer insolvency.