Case 1305283/2020 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Respondent — 2021
- Case reference
- 1305283/2020
- Decision date
- 29 April 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Hughes Signed
- Panel members
- Mr I Morrison, Mr J Reeves
Parties
1 namedClaimant
In person For the
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMrs C McCabe's claims of direct sex discrimination, harassment related to sex, and detriments for taking parental leave contrary to section 47C Employment Rights Act 1996 were found to be well-founded. The tribunal also made no finding in her favour on the separate complaint that the respondent unreasonably postponed, prevented, or attempted to prevent her from taking parental leave under section 80 Employment Rights Act 1996, and that claim was dismissed.
On remedy, the tribunal awarded £23,000 for injury to feelings and £4,000 for aggravated damages, making total compensation of £27,000. It made no award of interest, explaining that the period before the claimant was reinstated was relatively short and that the statutory rate of 8% was well above current investment returns. The tribunal also ordered the respondent to pay £1,400 for preparation time.
The judgment records agreed payment by 28 May 2021, recommends that the respondent provide suitable employer training to parish councillors by 30 July 2021, recommends a review of employment policies and procedures by 30 September 2021, and records the respondent's undertaking to provide an apology by 28 May 2021.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex discrimination | The tribunal declared the claim of direct sex discrimination well-founded. The compensation awarded was not split between the successful claims. | Upheld | Sex | — |
| Harassment | The tribunal declared the claim of harassment related to sex well-founded. The compensation awarded was not split between the successful claims. | Upheld | Sex | — |
| Parental leave | The tribunal declared the claim of detriments for taking parental leave contrary to section 47C Employment Rights Act 1996 well-founded. The compensation awarded was not split between the successful claims. | Upheld | — | — |
| Parental leave | The tribunal dismissed the claim that the respondent unreasonably postponed, prevented, or attempted to prevent the claimant from taking parental leave contrary to section 80 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £27,000
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £27,000
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.47C Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.80 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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