Tribunal rules refusal of pay rise before maternity leave was discriminatory
08 June 2022
Miss L Musguin was refused a pay rise by her employer on the basis that she would only be working for a few months before her maternity leave started. The tribunal held at The East London Hearing Centre ruled that this was unfair.
The main evidence used in the case was a series of WhatsApp messages between Musguin and other members of staff who were present at a meeting where her pay rise was discussed. As the only reason given was her upcoming maternity leave, the judge ruled that the decision made by the director of finance was an example of overt discrimination.
Musguin was awarded £9,000 by the tribunal for injury to her feelings, with interest calculated from August 2020. This case serves as a reminder to employers to ensure staff are not treated differently because of their maternity.
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