Ms M Paluch v Sodexo Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2414089/2019 (20 January 2020)

Ms M Paluch v Sodexo Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 2414089/2019 (20 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2020] UKET 2414089/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms M Paluch; Respondent: Sodexo Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 January 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination
Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Ms M Paluch

Claimant

Sodexo Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss.