Edwards v Unite the Union

Subject Matter

DISCRIMINATION — Victimisation — Burden of proof — Claimant seeking assistance from trade union in respect of potential claim against employer — Claimant subsequently bringing proceedings against union for alleged victimisation in dealing with request for representation — Tribunal concluding claimant not having proved facts supporting conclusion that victimisation had taken place — Proper approach to burden of proof — Equality Act 2010 (c 15), s 136

[2024] EAT 151; [2025] ICR 493; [2024] WLR(D) 415, EAT