A male teacher at a private school has won a sex discrimination claim after being dismissed following a request for flexible working hours to enable him to drop off his children.
The case concerned the treatment of the teacher after he sought changes to his working arrangements. The available information identifies the claim as sex discrimination but does not provide further details about the tribunal’s reasoning, the school’s response or any compensation awarded.
The decision highlights the legal risks for employers when handling flexible working requests connected with caring responsibilities. However, the information available does not specify the precise findings made in the case or establish how the tribunal assessed the employer’s actions.
Sources: Personnel Today.