Case 1806651/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Miss Carla Gorcik v Chique Makeovers and Photography Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) Heard by remote video link (CVP) — 2023
- Case reference
- 1806651/2021
- Decision date
- 10 January 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Jones
- Panel members
- Ms JL Hiser, Ms J Nobler
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss Carla Gorcik
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that Chique Makeovers and Photography Ltd discriminated against Miss Carla Gorcik by dismissing her because of her pregnancy and a resultant illness, and also discriminated against her by dismissing her for absence from work arising from her disability. It awarded compensation for unlawful discrimination of £10,833.36, made up of £6,000 for injury to feelings, £4,031.77 for losses of earnings, and interest of £600 and £201.59.
The tribunal also found unlawful deductions from wages because the respondent failed to pay four weeks of statutory sick pay, and awarded £385.40. It found a breach of contract in failing to give one week's notice of termination and awarded £240 for that breach.
The tribunal held that the respondent had unreasonably failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance Procedures and applied an additional 25% award to the above sums, amounting to £2,864.69. It separately awarded £960 for failure to provide written particulars of employment. The findings were unanimous, and the monetary awards recorded in the judgment total £15,283.45.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed because of her pregnancy and a resultant illness. The discrimination compensation was not split between this claim and the disability claim. | Upheld | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed because of absence from work arising from her disability. The discrimination compensation was not split between this claim and the pregnancy claim. | Upheld | Disability | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Failure to pay four weeks of statutory sick pay. | Upheld | — | £385 |
| Breach of contract | Failure to give one week's notice of termination. | Upheld | — | £240 |
| Other | Failure to provide written particulars of employment; award of four weeks' pay. | Upheld | — | £960 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £15,283
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £4,032
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance Procedures
Official outcome judgment PDF
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