9 Jul 2026
Mixed outcome£18,293 awarded
Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, Whistleblowing and Harassment
Heard at Newcastle
Ms Forster succeeded on her direct sex discrimination claim regarding suspension and failure to take her complaint seriously, but all other claims by both claimants were dismissed.
Legal Issues (7)
- Direct sex discrimination (suspension and failure to take complaint seriously)
- harassment related to sex
- victimisation
- unfair dismissal (redundancy)
- whistleblowing detriment
- time limits for discrimination claims and extension of time
- assessment of injury to feelings and interest
Reference: 2500476/2025