The Weekly Law Reports
[1995] 1 WLR 1454
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
WEBB Appellant and EMO AIR CARGO (U.K.) LTD. (NO. 2). Respondents
1995 July 6;
Oct. 19
Oct. 19
Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Griffiths, Lord Browne-Wilkinson, Lord Mustill and Lord Slynn of Hadley
Discrimination, Sex
— Employment
— Dismissal
— Woman engaged for unlimited term but initially to replace pregnant employee during maternity leave
— Dismissal shortly after appointment as consequence of pregnancy
— Whether dismissal precluded by reason of discrimination on ground of sex
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Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65), ss. 1(1)(a), 5(3)
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Council Directive (76/207/E.E.C.), arts. 2(1), 5(1)