Claimant v GXO Logistics UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal unanimously found that the claimant failed to establish that she was subjected to less favourable treatment on the grounds of race. The respondent provided non-discriminatory explanations for the actions complained of which the tribunal accepted.
The tribunal unanimously concluded that the claimant was not subjected to detriment because she had done a protected act. The respondent's treatment of the claimant was not causally connected to any protected act.
Facts
Mrs Owita, a self-represented claimant, brought claims of direct race discrimination and victimisation against her former employer GXO Logistics UK Limited. The case was heard over three days by video in July 2025. The judgment does not contain detailed facts but records that reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims. The tribunal found that the claimant failed to prove direct discrimination on the grounds of race, and that she was not subjected to victimisation. The respondent provided non-discriminatory explanations which the tribunal accepted.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant was unable to discharge the burden of proof in race discrimination and victimisation claims against a logistics company represented by a solicitor.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002314/2023
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No