Mrs C Hamilton v Unite Integrated Solutions Plc (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2017] UKET 2404261/2017 (25 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her pregnancy and maternity, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2404261/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs C Hamilton; Respondent: Unite Integrated Solutions Plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 September 2017
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 C Hamilton

Claimant

Unite Integrated Solutions Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her pregnancy and maternity, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unlawful discrimination.