Case 1401301/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms S Crowther v Royal Mail Group Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 1401301/2024
- Decision date
- 5 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Ferguson Representation
- Venue
- Bristol
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms S Crowther
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMs S Crowther brought complaints against Royal Mail Group Ltd of direct sex discrimination, victimisation, harassment related to sexual orientation, and direct sexual orientation discrimination. The matter was heard at Bristol Employment Tribunal from 1-5 December 2025 before Employment Judge Ferguson. The claimant was represented by Mr S Salem (non-legal representative); the respondent was represented by Mr R Chaudhry, Solicitor-Advocate.
The Tribunal found the complaint of direct sex discrimination relating to the conduct of Mr Thorpe on or around 4 November 2023 well-founded and succeeded, extending the time limit on a just and equitable basis. The complaint of victimisation also succeeded. The complaints of harassment related to sexual orientation, and of direct sexual orientation discrimination, were not well-founded and were dismissed.
The claimant was awarded £6,450 plus interest of £916.08 as compensation for injury to feelings, with the respondent ordered to pay a total of £7,366.08.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex discrimination | Direct sex discrimination complaint relating to the conduct of Mr Thorpe on or around 4 November 2023 was well-founded and succeeded. The Tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time limit in respect of this complaint. | Upheld | Sex | — |
| Victimisation | Victimisation complaint was well-founded and succeeded. | Upheld | — | — |
| Harassment | Complaints of harassment related to sexual orientation were not well-founded and were dismissed. | Dismissed | Sexual orientation | — |
| Sexual orientation discrimination | Complaints of direct sexual orientation discrimination were not well-founded and were dismissed. | Dismissed | Sexual orientation | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £7,366
- across all upheld claims
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