Outcome
Individual claims
The Tribunal unanimously found that the claimant's complaint of direct sex discrimination was not well-founded. After hearing evidence over seven days, the Tribunal determined that the respondent had not treated the claimant less favourably because of her sex. The claim was dismissed following a full merits hearing.
The Tribunal unanimously found that the claimant's complaint of pregnancy discrimination was not well-founded. After considering the evidence presented during the seven-day hearing, the Tribunal concluded that the respondent had not subjected the claimant to unfavourable treatment because of her pregnancy. The claim was dismissed.
The Tribunal unanimously found that the claimant's complaint of harassment related to sex was not well-founded. Following a full merits hearing with evidence from both parties, the Tribunal determined that the alleged conduct did not constitute harassment as defined under the Equality Act 2010. The claim was dismissed.
The Tribunal unanimously found that the claimant's complaint of victimisation was not well-founded. After hearing evidence over seven days, the Tribunal concluded that the claimant had not been subjected to a detriment because she had done a protected act. The claim was dismissed following a full merits hearing.
Facts
The claimant, Ms Tekeste, brought claims against her employer British Airways plc alleging direct sex discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, harassment related to sex, and victimisation. The case was heard over seven days in May 2024 before a full tribunal panel at Watford Employment Tribunal. Both parties were represented by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence from witnesses on both sides.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed all of the claimant's claims. After hearing seven days of evidence, the tribunal found that none of the complaints of direct sex discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, harassment related to sex, or victimisation were well-founded. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the hearing.
Practical note
A seven-day pregnancy and sex discrimination claim against British Airways was unanimously dismissed after the tribunal found all complaints not well-founded on the evidence presented.
Case details
- Case number
- 3305115/2022
- Decision date
- 4 June 2024
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 7
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister