Mrs A Kmita v Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 1403369/2019 (18 October 2019)

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

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Citation: [2019] UKET 1403369/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs A Kmita; Respondent: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 October 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs A Kmita

Claimant

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of maternity and pregnancy rights

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity.

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