Claimant v Yves Salomon UK Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The unfair dismissal complaint was dismissed by the tribunal. No reasoning is provided in this judgment summary.
The tribunal found that three specific allegations succeeded: derogatory comments about male to female transsexual people using female toilets in October 2023; derogatory comments and gestures about the claimant's long hair on one occasion; and a disapproving comment about how the claimant looked on 8 December 2023. These constituted less favourable treatment because of gender reassignment.
The harassment complaints were dismissed by the tribunal. No specific reasoning is provided in this judgment summary.
Facts
The claimant, a self-represented individual, brought claims against Yves Salomon UK Ltd including unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment related to gender reassignment. The key events occurred between October and December 2023 and involved derogatory comments about male to female transsexual people using toilets, derogatory comments and gestures about the claimant's long hair, and disapproving comments about the claimant's appearance. The claims were out of time but the tribunal considered whether to extend time on a just and equitable basis.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal and harassment claims but found that three specific allegations of direct discrimination on the ground of gender reassignment succeeded: comments about transsexual people using female toilets, comments and gestures about long hair, and disapproving comments about appearance. The tribunal extended the time limit on a just and equitable basis for the successful discrimination claims.
Practical note
Tribunals can extend time limits on a just and equitable basis for discrimination claims, and derogatory comments about appearance and presentation related to gender reassignment can constitute direct discrimination even if harassment is not established.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6003219/2024
- Decision date
- 5 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No