Ms L Foley v Smart Impact Ltd (England and Wales : Race Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6004160/2024 (29 January 2026)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment on the grounds of race and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6004160/2024
Parties: Claimant: Ms L Foley; Respondent: Smart Impact Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms L Foley

Claimant

Smart Impact Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to race discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment on the grounds of race and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
The respondent must implement anti-discrimination training for all staff.