Ms M Holland v Simon Whitehead Architects Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2300646/2022 (21 March 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2300646/2022
Parties: Claimant: Ms M Holland; Respondent: Simon Whitehead Architects Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 March 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination

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Parties

Ms M Holland

Claimant

Simon Whitehead Architects Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age, and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination