Mrs K O-™Geare v Bridge Academy (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2020] UKET 3300013/2020 (29 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, contrary to the relevant regulations.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3300013/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mrs K O-Geare; Respondent: Bridge Academy
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Rights

Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Rights

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Parties

Mrs K O-Geare

Claimant

Bridge Academy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker in comparison to a full-time worker

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, contrary to the relevant regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to compensate claimant for less favourable treatment
Respondent to review employment practices to ensure compliance with regulations