Case 1300159/2020 · Employment Tribunal
In Person For v Brit Fire & Security Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) — 2020
- Case reference
- 1300159/2020
- Decision date
- 1 September 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gaskell
- Panel members
- Ms R Addison, Mr D Faulconbridge
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In Person For
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the Birmingham hearing on 1 September 2020, Employment Judge Gaskell, sitting with Ms R Addison and Mr D Faulconbridge, recorded a unanimous judgment in favour of Miss T Davies. The respondent, Brit Fire & Security Limited (in creditors voluntary liquidation), did not appear. The tribunal held that the respondent unlawfully discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of maternity contrary to section 39 of the Equality Act 2010, that she was unfairly dismissed pursuant to section 99 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and that her claim for unpaid holiday pay was well-founded.
The tribunal awarded compensation for unfair dismissal by way of a basic award of £307.87, loss of earnings to date of £9,890.10, future loss to 31 December 2020 of £4,651.02, and lost pension contributions of £235.60, producing a total unfair dismissal award of £15,084.59. The holiday pay award was £492.56, calculated as 8 days at £61.57.
For the maternity discrimination claim, the tribunal awarded £9,000 for injury to feelings. The total award was £24,577.15. The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | The tribunal held that, contrary to s.39 Equality Act 2010, the respondent unlawfully discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of maternity and awarded compensation. | Upheld | Pregnancy and maternity | £9,000 |
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held, pursuant to s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996, that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and awarded a basic award, loss of earnings, future loss, and lost pension contributions. | Upheld | — | £15,085 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found the claimant's unpaid holiday pay claim well-founded and awarded 8 days' holiday pay. | Upheld | — | £493 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £24,577
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £308
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £9,890
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.39 Equality Act 2010
- s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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