Ms S Davies v Scott Precision Wire Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2404366/2016 (24 February 2017)

Ms S Davies v Scott Precision Wire Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2404366/2016 (24 February 2017)

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

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Citation
[2017] UKET 2404366/2016
Parties
Claimant: Ms S Davies; Respondent: Scott Precision Wire Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Sex Discrimination
Employment Law Equality Law Maternity and Pregnancy Rights Sex Discrimination

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Parties

Ms S Davies

Claimant

Scott Precision Wire Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
  2. 2 Whether the claimant's rights under sex discrimination law were breached

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination
  • Respondent to implement measures to prevent future discrimination