![]() Of the many facts disputed, Kimberley alleged that Lowe asked why she “couldn’t have been more careful” and why she did not use contraception. She later met Kimberley again and confirmed that her employment would continue. Lowe allegedly called the recruitment agency to get a discount on the introduction fee, and contacted HR. She replied that she was unsure what effect pregnancy would have on Kimberley’s employment and her continuation in her role. Lowe was “extremely surprised” and “completely thrown” by the news. On 25 July 2016, she told office manager Kim Lowe she was 12 weeks pregnant. In July, she told two colleagues of her pregnancy. As Kimberley understood she was not required to tell Calibre of her pregnancy, she started work without disclosing it. She asked the recruitment agency managing the placement if she would still be allowed to begin and was told this did not prevent her from starting work. ![]() The tribunal agreed that when she accepted the offer, she was unaware of her pregnancy. ![]() Five days before starting, she discovered she was pregnant. Kimberley accepted the role on 8 June 2016, the same day as the offer, with an agreed start date of 20 June. An employer discriminated against a pregnant woman when it treated her unfavourably by extending her probationary period for the second time, Croydon Employment Tribunal has found.Ĭalibre Building Services employed Charlotte Kimberley as a contracts administrator.
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