Claimant v Oxford Business College UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent. The tribunal awarded a basic award of £509.61 for this claim, indicating that the dismissal was procedurally or substantively unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal found that the claimant was subject to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity. This constituted a breach of the Equality Act 2010, and the tribunal awarded £24,800 in compensation plus interest for injury to feelings and loss.
Facts
Mrs Saddiq was dismissed by Oxford Business College UK Limited during her pregnancy or maternity period. The claimant represented herself and applied to strike out the respondent's response. The respondent was represented by Mr C Ushieagu and applied for a preparation time order against the claimant. The tribunal heard the case over one day at Reading.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's strike-out application and the respondent's preparation time order application. The tribunal found in favor of the claimant on both claims, ruling that she was unfairly dismissed and subject to unlawful pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Total compensation of £27,252.94 was awarded including interest.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants can successfully pursue pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, with tribunals awarding substantial compensation in the upper Vento band for serious pregnancy-related discrimination.
Award breakdown
Vento band: upper
Case details
- Case number
- 3303541/2024
- Decision date
- 5 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No