Ms J Anderson and others v Fife Council (Scotland : Equal Pay Act) [2019] UKET 100582/2011 (13 August 2019)

The Tribunal found that Fife Council failed to provide a valid justification for the pay disparity, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

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Citation: [2019] UKET 100582/2011
Parties: Claimant: Ms J Anderson and others; Respondent: Fife Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 August 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Equal Pay Act, Equal Pay Claims

Employment Law Equal Pay Act Equal Pay Claims

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Parties

Ms J Anderson and others

Claimant

Fife Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Fife Council breached the Equal Pay Act by paying female employees less than male comparators

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Fife Council failed to provide a valid justification for the pay disparity, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Fife Council to pay compensation to claimants for breach of Equal Pay Act

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