The Evidence
- The Tribunal heard evidence from Philippa Ratcliffe, Ms Rebecca Hansell, a former employee of the Respondent, and Ms Olivia Aloi, another former employee of the Respondent. For the Respondent we heard evidence from Ms D Parker, Director of Business Management and General Manager, Ms C Bevis who at the relevant time was carrying out a Human Resources role, Mr C Hough, Associate Director of Compliance and Training and Acting Head of Lettings, Mr J Smyth, Maintenance Team Leader, Ms E Messam, Associate Director Property Management, Mrs A Alegre-Wood, Director and Chairwomen and Mr B Alegre-Wood, Director. All witnesses produced witness statements and were cross-examined.
- There was a bundle of documents comprising 420 pages which was supplemented by a few further documents relating to the Respondent’s Flexible Working Policy as became relevant during the hearing.
- References to page numbers in this Judgment are to page numbers in the