Mrs M Brown v UPS Ltd (England and Wales : Maternity and Pregnancy Rights) [2019] UKET 2405093/2017 (16 January 2019)

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: [2019] UKET 2405093/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mrs M Brown; Respondent: UPS Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 January 2019
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 M Brown

Claimant

UPS Ltd

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 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 claimant
respondent to review its maternity policies