Mr MH Tariq v First Bus Central Services Ltd (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2026] UKET 6035010/2025 (4 March 2026)

The Tribunal found that the claimant performed equal work to his comparator and was paid less, with no valid justification provided by the respondent. This constituted a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6035010/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mr MH Tariq; Respondent: First Bus Central Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Equal Pay Act, Discrimination, Remuneration

Employment Law Equal Pay Act Discrimination Remuneration

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Parties

Mr MH Tariq

Claimant

First Bus Central Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was paid less than a comparator of the opposite sex for equal work
2 Whether the respondent breached the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant performed equal work to his comparator and was paid less, with no valid justification provided by the respondent. This constituted a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant arrears of pay to match comparator
Respondent to review pay policies for compliance with Equal Pay Act