Mr A H Chioua v Bective Leslie Marsh Ltd and Druce & Co (International) Ltd: 2207345/2021

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2207345/2021
Mr A H ChiouaClaimantBective Leslie Marsh Ltd and Druce & Co (International) LtdRespondent
Employment Judge Gidney with members,In person for claimantDate 9 October 2023

JUDGMENT

[1]Druce & Co (International) Ltd is added as a 2nd Respondent to all claims.[2]The Claimant’s claims of direct race discrimination, contrary to s9 and s13 Equality Act 2010 are not well founded and are dismissed.[3]The Claimant’s claims of direct discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, contrary to s10 and s13 Equality Act 2010 are not well founded and are dismissed.[4]The Claimant’s claim of harassment related to religion or belief contrary to s26 Equality Act 2010 is not well founded and is dismissed.[5]The Claimant’s claim of harassment related to race contrary to s26 Equality Act 2010 is well founded and is upheld.[6]The Claimant’s claim of victimisation, contrary to s27 Equality Act 2010 is well founded and is upheld.[7]The Claimant’s claim for unlawful deduction of wages, contrary to s13 Employment Rights Act 1996 is not well founded and is dismissed.[8]Compensation is assessed in the sum of £23,436.71.[9]The Tribunal declares that the Respondent did racially harass the Claimant on 17th August 2021 and thereafter subject him to a 5 month campaign of victimisation for raising a protected act related to race.[10]The Tribunal makes the following recommendations: 10.1. That the Respondent implements Equality, Inclusion and Diversity training for all of its managers and staff as soon as possible; 10.2. That the Respondent applies its Equality, Inclusion and Diversity policy in all of its dealings with its managers and staff from hereinafter. 9th October 2023