No comparator necessary for sex discrimination claim when woman on maternity leave- the Webb principle remains
This is an appeal by the Commissioner of the City of London Police against an ET judgment which: (a) upheld the claim made by Ms Geldart for direct sex discrimination in respect of the non-payment or partial payment of what is known as the London Allowance during her absence from duty on maternity leave; and (b) awarded her compensation for injury to feelings in the amount of £4,000.
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