Case 3305876/2018 · Employment Tribunal
In person assisted by Ms G Pringle (Friend). For the v Ms G Duffy, Peninsula Representative. — 2020
- Case reference
- 3305876/2018
- Decision date
- 12 February 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Laidler Members
- Venue
- Bury St Edmunds
- Panel members
- Ms S Stones, Mr V Brazkiewicz
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person assisted by Ms G Pringle (Friend). For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal heard the claim on 10, 11 and 12 February 2020 before Employment Judge Laidler, with Ms S Stones and Mr V Brazkiewicz sitting as members. The claimant appeared in person with assistance from Ms G Pringle, and the respondent was represented by Ms G Duffy of Peninsula. The written judgment records that reasons had been given orally at the hearing.
On the unfair dismissal issue, the tribunal found that the reason or principal reason for dismissal was the claimant’s failure to pass her probationary period. It further held that this was not a prescribed kind of dismissal within the meaning of s.99 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. That claim was therefore dismissed.
On the Equality Act claim, the tribunal found that the claimant was not treated unfavourably during the protected period within the meaning of s.18 of the Equality Act 2010. The judgment does not record any separate monetary remedy, and it concludes by dismissing all claims.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found that the reason, or principal reason, for dismissal was failure to pass the probationary period and that it was not a prescribed kind within the meaning of s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | The tribunal found that the claimant was not treated unfavourably during the protected period within the meaning of s.18 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.18 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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