Ms A Dawson v Concept Information Technology Ltd and others (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2020] UKET 1301180/2019 (4 December 2020)

Ms A Dawson v Concept Information Technology Ltd and others (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2020] UKET 1301180/2019 (4 December 2020)

The Tribunal found that the claimant performed work of equal value to male comparators and was paid less, with no valid justification provided by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1301180/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms A Dawson; Respondent: Concept Information Technology Ltd; Respondent: others
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Equal Pay Act, Gender Discrimination, Remuneration Equality
Employment Law Equal Pay Act Gender Discrimination Remuneration Equality

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Parties

Ms A Dawson

Claimant

Concept Information Technology Ltd

Respondent

others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was paid less than male comparators for equal work
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant performed work of equal value to male comparators and was paid less, with no valid justification provided by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant arrears of pay to match male comparators
  • Respondent to ensure future compliance with Equal Pay Act