An employee at a luxury hotel has been granted £200,000 in compensation after a tribunal found she was required to work in a cupboard. The tribunal determined that the staff member, who was employed at a five-star establishment, experienced discrimination and unfair treatment in her workplace.
Details of the Tribunal Ruling
The tribunal heard that the employee, who held a senior position at the hotel, was relocated to a small storage area described as a “cupboard” after returning from maternity leave. The panel concluded that this move constituted less favorable treatment compared to her colleagues.
According to the tribunal’s findings, the employee’s working conditions changed significantly following her return. She was assigned to the makeshift workspace, which lacked natural light and adequate ventilation, while other staff members continued to work in proper offices.
Compensation and Legal Outcome
The tribunal awarded the employee £200,000 in damages, citing the negative impact the situation had on her well-being and career. The panel found that the hotel’s actions amounted to direct discrimination and a breach of employment rights.
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