Mrs H Singh v Three Rivers District Council (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2023] UKET 3320576/2021 (2 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2023] UKET 3320576/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mrs H Singh; Respondent: Three Rivers District Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Maternity Rights, Pregnancy Discrimination

Employment Law Maternity Rights Pregnancy Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs H Singh

Claimant

Three Rivers District Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

respondent to pay compensation to claimant
respondent to review its maternity policies