House of Gymnastics and Performing Arts

Case Summary

The tribunal found the respondent made an unlawful wage deduction, committed pregnancy/maternity discrimination, and failed to provide updated employment particulars. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant a total of £7,495.

The tribunal found the respondent liable on all three claims: unlawful wage deduction in May 2023, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, and failure to provide updated employment particulars following a contractual variation.

• •The respondent made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages in May 2023
• •The claimant's complaint of pregnancy and maternity discrimination is well-founded
• •The respondent failed to furnish the claimant with updated particulars of employment following a contractual variation

1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Respondent: Ms E Francis v House of Gymnastics and Performing Arts Heard at: London (South) (via CVP) On: 4 November 2025 Before: Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer Attendances: For the claimant: In Person For the respondent: Ms T Clarke (owner of the respondent) JUDGMENT 1. The respondent made an unlawful deduction from the claimant’s wages in May 2023 and it is ordered to pay the claimant the sum of £175. 2. The claimant’s complaint of pregnancy and maternity discrimination is well-founded and it is ordered the respondent pay her the following by way of remedy:- 2.1. Compensation for losses arising from discrimination – £5,460; and 2.2. Compensation for injury to feelings - £1,500. 3. The respondent failed to furnish the claimant with updated particulars of employment following a contractual variation and it is ordered to pay her the sum of 2 weeks’ wages, £360, in statutory compensation for that breach. 4. The total amount the respondent must pay the claimant is £7,495. 5. The claimant has liberty to apply to amend the name of the respondent in this judgment for enforcement purposes. 2 of 2 Approved by: Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer 4 November 2025