Mrs I M Hiemstra v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2025] UKET 3301937/2024 (18 July 2025)

Mrs I M Hiemstra v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2025] UKET 3301937/2024 (18 July 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant performed work of equal value to her male comparator and the respondent failed to demonstrate a material factor justifying the pay disparity, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 3301937/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mrs I M Hiemstra; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Equal Pay, Discrimination
Employment Law Equal Pay Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs I M Hiemstra

Claimant

John Lewis plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was paid less than a male comparator 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 her male comparator and the respondent failed to demonstrate a material factor justifying the pay disparity, constituting a breach of the Equal Pay Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant arrears of pay to match male comparator
  • Respondent to review pay practices to ensure compliance with Equal Pay Act