Ms S Jeves v Sinlen Ltd and Ms E Chirikinha (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2302488/2017 (4 January 2019)

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

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Citation: [2019] UKET 2302488/2017
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Jeves; Respondent: Sinlen Ltd; Respondent: Ms E Chirikinha
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 January 2019
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

Ms S Jeves

Claimant

Sinlen Ltd

Respondent

Ms E Chirikinha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity
2 Whether the respondent breached employment rights related to maternity

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination and unfair dismissal

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