Miss L Andrews v B & Q plc: 2303068/2022

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2303068/2022
Miss Louise AndrewsClaimantB & Q plcRespondent
Employment Judge E FowellDate 4 October 2024

JUDGMENT

ON LIABILITY The unanimous decision of the Tribunal is as follows:[1]The claim of discrimination on grounds of pregnancy and maternity is upheld. The acts of unfavourable treatment comprised the decision to refuse the claimant’s flexible working request and the conduct of the two meetings she had in relation to that request.[2]The refusal of the flexible working request was also an act of indirect sex discrimination.[3]The claims of harassment on grounds of sex and of direct sex discrimination are dismissed.[4]The claim of unlawful deduction from wages is dismissed. Page 1 of 2 Case Number 2303068/2022[5]The assessment of compensation or other remedy will take place at a further hearing, if not agreed.