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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Sammy Gecsoyler

Yorkshire woman wins discrimination case after boss called her ‘emotional and tearful’

Nicola Hinds
Nicola Hinds is in line to receive compensation from her employer after a judge upheld her claims of pregnancy discrimination and constructive dismissal. Photograph: Solent News & Photo Agency

Describing a pregnant woman as “very emotional and tearful” in the workplace amounted to discrimination, a tribunal has ruled.

The ruling relates to an email sent by the boss of an account manager after she raised concerns about her workload.

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