Ms R Wakeling v Protocol Education Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2206534/2017 (8 November 2017)

Ms R Wakeling v Protocol Education Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2206534/2017 (8 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to her pregnancy and maternity rights and that she suffered detriment as a result.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2206534/2017
Parties
Claimant: Ms R Wakeling; Respondent: Protocol Education Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Maternity and Pregnancy Rights Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms R Wakeling

Claimant

Protocol Education Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment due to pregnancy or maternity
  3. 3 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to her pregnancy and maternity rights and that she suffered detriment as a result.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to reinstate claimant if practicable