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)

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

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached contract regarding maternity and pregnancy rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent discriminated on the basis of sex
  3. 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