Mrs B Jablonka (née Panyszak) v Nationwide Cleaning & Support Services Ltd: 2304438/2018 and 2302291/2020
JUDGMENT
It is the unanimous judgment of the Tribunal that:[1]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is dismissed upon withdrawal.[2]The Respondent discriminated against the Claimant because of her pregnancy by:a. Failing to carry out an individual pregnancy risk assessment from 3 August 2018 to 25 September 2018; andb. Failing to provide appropriate and safe duties to the Claimant between 18 and 21 October 2018.[3]The Claimant’s dismissal amounted to an act of victimisation.[4]The Claimant is awarded £3,973.22 plus interest of £271.32 in respect of 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 Case No: 2304438/2018 2302291/2020 financial losses and compensation for injury to feelings of £17,600 plus interest of £3,809.23.[5]The compensation awarded to the Claimant is increased pursuant to section 38 of the Employment Act 2002 by £714.70 (being two weeks’ pay).[6]The Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the Respondent is ordered to pay damages to the Claimant in the sum of £310.17.[7]The Respondent must pay the Claimant the total sum of £26,678.64.