Ms M Nikelova v Ringlink Services Ltd (Scotland : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 4123321/2018 (16 August 2019)

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

Citation: [2019] UKET 4123321/2018
Parties: Claimant: Ms M Nikelova; Respondent: Ringlink Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 August 2019
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 M Nikelova

Claimant

Ringlink Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
2 Whether the claimant's employment rights in relation to maternity were breached

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment 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
Respondent to provide a written statement of employment particulars if not already provided