Mrs S Evans v Marks and Spencer plc: 6000718/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The claimant’s claim that she was unfairly dismissed is well founded and succeeds.[2]The claimant’s claim that she was discriminated against on grounds of disability in that she was dismissed contrary to section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 is well founded and succeeds.[3]The claimant’s claim that she was discriminated against on grounds of age contrary to section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 is not well founded and is dismissed. Remedy[1]The respondent will pay the claimant of the following sums by way of compensation for unfair dismissal. Basic award £1701.00 Compensation for loss of Loss of 4 weeks SSP £437.00 earnings from date of dismissal to date of hearing Loss of statutory rights £400.00[2]The respondent will pay the claimant the following sums by way of compensation for disability discrimination: Case Number: 6000718/2024 Injury to feeling award £11,500.00 Interest on Injury to £1567.78 feeling award Loss arising from option £176.00x 3 months x £132.00 to buy Shares at 20% 25% discount Loss of 3 months store Est @ £20 per month £60.00 discount Interest on total financial £629.00x 622 days/2 x £42.00 losses 0.08/365[3]The total compensation payable by the respondent to the claimant for unfair dismissal and discrimination is £15,840.66. Preparation time order[4]The respondent will pay the claimant the sum of £220.00, in respect of five hours preparation carried out by the claimant at a rate of £44.00 an hour. The reasons for the preparation time order were explained to the parties at hearing and are not repeated here. Approved by: