Mrs S Melzack v Teachfirst (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights : Sex Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2302931/2016 (16 March 2017)
The tribunal found that the respondent breached contract and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and sex, resulting in unfair dismissal.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 2302931/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Mrs S Melzack; Respondent: Teachfirst
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 16 March 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Maternity and Pregnancy Rights, Sex Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mrs S Melzack
Claimant
Teachfirst
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached contract regarding maternity and pregnancy rights
- 2 Whether the respondent discriminated on the basis of sex
- 3 Whether the dismissal was unfair
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent breached contract and discriminated against the claimant on grounds of pregnancy and sex, resulting in unfair dismissal.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Respondent to reinstate claimant or provide alternative remedy as appropriate
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