Miss B Barnett v Totally 247 Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2020] UKET 3305876/2018 (18 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3305876/2018
Parties: Claimant: Miss B Barnett; Respondent: Totally 247 Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 February 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

Miss B Barnett

Claimant

Totally 247 Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy and maternity leave, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity