Ms L Coleman v Red Handling Ltd and ABM Aviation UK Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2301150/2017 (10 February 2020)

Ms L Coleman v Red Handling Ltd and ABM Aviation UK Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2301150/2017 (10 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2301150/2017
Parties
Claimant: Ms L Coleman; Respondent: Red Handling Ltd; Respondent: ABM Aviation UK Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 February 2020
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

Ms L Coleman

Claimant

Red Handling Ltd

Respondent

ABM Aviation UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on grounds of pregnancy or maternity
  2. 2 Whether the respondents breached statutory maternity and pregnancy rights

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss
  • Respondents to provide a written apology to the claimant