Ms E Blackwell v Thomas Murray (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 1302161/2019 (17 January 2020)

Ms E Blackwell v Thomas Murray (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 1302161/2019 (17 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant due to her pregnancy and maternity status, in violation of statutory protections.

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Citation
[2020] UKET 1302161/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms E Blackwell; Respondent: Thomas Murray
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 January 2020
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 E Blackwell

Claimant

Thomas Murray

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant due to her pregnancy and maternity status, in violation of statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant