S Reed v Castle Hill Community Primary School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2306465/2020 (11 October 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably without objective justification, breaching the Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2306465/2020
Parties: Claimant: S Reed; Respondent: Castle Hill Community Primary School; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Rights

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S Reed

Claimant

Castle Hill Community Primary School

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker
2 Whether the respondents breached the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably without objective justification, breaching the Regulations.

Claim upheld

Respondents to compensate claimant for loss of pay and benefits
Respondents to review policies to ensure compliance with Part-Time Workers Regulations