T Tanton v Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2306349/2020 (2 September 2025)

The tribunal determined that the claimant did not meet the statutory definition of 'worker' or 'employee' and was therefore not entitled to the protections under the Part Time Workers Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2306349/2020
Parties: Claimant: T Tanton; Respondent: Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 September 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Status

Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Status

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Parties

T Tanton

Claimant

Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was a 'worker' or 'employee' under the relevant legislation
2 Whether the claimant was entitled to rights under the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal determined that the claimant did not meet the statutory definition of 'worker' or 'employee' and was therefore not entitled to the protections under the Part Time Workers Regulations.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed