Claimant v Brandmovers Europe Limited

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996 was well founded. The claimant was unfairly dismissed. Remedy will be determined at a separate hearing to assess compensation.

The complaint of direct sex discrimination under Section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and was dismissed. The tribunal did not find that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her sex.

The complaint of discrimination because of pregnancy and/or maternity under Section 18 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and dismissed. The tribunal did not find that the treatment was related to pregnancy or maternity.

The complaint of detriment because of pregnancy, childbirth, maternity or maternity leave under Section 47C of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was not well founded and dismissed. The tribunal found no detriment was suffered on these protected grounds.

The complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages under Section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 will be determined at the remedy hearing. The tribunal has not yet reached a conclusion on this claim.

The complaint of notice pay (breach of contract) will be determined at the remedy hearing. The tribunal has reserved judgment on this claim pending the remedy stage.