Mrs R Hopwood v Selective Networks Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2017] UKET 1801308/2017 (26 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2017] UKET 1801308/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs R Hopwood; Respondent: Selective Networks Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 September 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

Employment Law Maternity and Pregnancy Rights

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Parties

Mrs R Hopwood

Claimant

Selective Networks Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent had discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for discrimination