Overview

• Elizabeth Benassi, 20, was awarded £30,000 in compensation after being fired from Maximus UK Services for wearing trainers to work.
• The tribunal determined that Benassi, 18 at the time of her employment, was unfairly singled out and treated with a 'desire to find fault.'
• Benassi argued she was unaware of the dress code and noted that other employees wore similar footwear without reprimand.
• The tribunal dismissed her claim of age-related harassment but upheld that her treatment constituted victimization.
• The case highlights broader concerns about workplace fairness and the treatment of younger employees in professional environments.