Case 1402297/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss S Whaites v Dr Sraven Arcot T/A Arcot Dental Practice — 2022
- Case reference
- 1402297/2020
- Decision date
- 13 January 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Rayner
- Venue
- Southampton
- Panel members
- Mr N Knight, Mr J Ruddick
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss S Whaites
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that Miss S Whaites had been automatically unfairly dismissed contrary to section 99 Employment Rights Act 1996, had been discriminated against on grounds of pregnancy contrary to section 18 Equality Act 2010, and had suffered an unlawful deduction from wages because she was not paid for attendance at an antenatal appointment. Her claim for holiday pay was dismissed.
The written record sets out the outcomes and remedy only. It records that compensation for loss of earnings from 1 February 2020 to 27 March 2020 was £602.98, payment for one half day for attendance at an antenatal appointment was £38.50, injury to feelings was assessed at £9,000, and interest on the injury to feelings award was £1,350. The total sum payable by the respondent was £10,991.48.
The judgment notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days of the written record being sent to the parties.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Automatically unfairly dismissed contrary to section 99 Employment Rights Act 1996. Awarded compensation for loss of earnings from 1 February 2020 to 27 March 2020. | Upheld | — | £603 |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | Discrimination on grounds of pregnancy contrary to section 18 Equality Act 2010. Awarded £9,000 for injury to feelings plus £1,350 interest. | Upheld | Pregnancy and maternity | £10,350 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unlawful deduction from wages for non-payment for attendance at an antenatal appointment. Awarded payment for one half day. | Upheld | — | £39 |
| Holiday pay | The claim in respect of holiday pay was dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £10,991
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £641
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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