Case 1400940/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Laura Nottola v Atelier Clifton Limited and 1 other — 2023
- Case reference
- 1400940/2021
- Decision date
- 3 March 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge O’Rourke Dated
- Venue
- Bristol
- Panel members
- Ms L B Simmonds, Ms L Fellows
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Ms Laura Nottola
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt Bristol on 20 to 22 February 2023, a three-person Employment Tribunal found that Atelier Clifton Limited automatically unfairly dismissed Ms Laura Nottola for reason of pregnancy. It also found that both Respondents directly discriminated against her on grounds of pregnancy, and that the First Respondent unreasonably failed to provide written reasons for dismissal. Ms Nottola's separate automatic unfair dismissal claim based on health and safety reasons was dismissed.
On remedy, the basic award was agreed nil. The compensatory award was calculated from loss of earnings for 7 January 2021 to 6 July 2021 and 8 July 2022 to 14 January 2023, less £2,190 earned in mitigation, then increased by a 25% ACAS uplift and interest at 8%, producing a compensatory total of £30,836.32. Injury to feelings was assessed at £13,000, uplifted to £16,250 and with interest to £19,073.08. Aggravated damages were assessed at £2,000, uplifted to £2,500 and with interest to £2,936.15.
The tribunal separately awarded £1,076 for the failure to provide written reasons for dismissal. The main award of £58,556.94 was ordered jointly and severally against both Respondents, with the £1,076 award against the First Respondent only. After grossing up and the add-back of deductions, the grand total award was £59,632.94.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The First Respondent automatically unfairly dismissed the Claimant for reason of pregnancy. | Upheld | — | — |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | Both Respondents directly discriminated against the Claimant on grounds of pregnancy. | Upheld | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
| Other | The First Respondent unreasonably failed to provide written reasons for dismissal; the tribunal awarded £1,076. | Upheld | — | £1,076 |
| Unfair dismissal | The Claimant's automatic unfair dismissal claim based on health and safety reasons failed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £59,633
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £0
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £30,836
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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