A Chamberlain v Eastchurch C E Primary (vc) and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2306442/2020 (16 September 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, constituting a breach of statutory employment rights.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 2306442/2020
Parties: Claimant: A Chamberlain; Respondent: Eastchurch C E Primary (vc); Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 September 2025
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

A Chamberlain

Claimant

Eastchurch C E Primary (vc)

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker
2 Whether the respondents breached employment rights under relevant legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, constituting a breach of statutory employment rights.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to compensate claimant for less favourable treatment
Respondents to review employment practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements

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