Ms L Alani nee Ellis-Hill v Novadiscovery SA: 2302917/2022
JUDGMENT
[1]The Respondent’s response to the complaints of pregnancy and maternity discrimination and victimisation is struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 38(1)(d) because it has not been actively pursued. Where a response is struck out, the effect is as if no response had been presented, as set out in Employment Tribunal Rule 22.[2]The complaint of discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity contrary to section 18 Equality Act 2010 is well-founded and succeeds.[3]The complaint of victimisation contrary to section 27 Equality Act 2010 is well-founded and succeeds.[4]The remedy to which the Claimant is entitled will be determined at a remedy hearing on 20 May 2026 in accordance with the directions contained in a separate Case Management Order.