Ms L Fisher v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304182/2020 (7 May 2025)
The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably in pay and benefits compared to full-time comparators, and the respondent failed to provide objective justification for such treatment, constituting a breach of the Regulations.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 2304182/2020
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms L Fisher; Respondent: Kent County Council
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 07 May 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Part Time Workers, Less Favourable Treatment, Remedies
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Parties
Ms L Fisher
Claimant
Kent County Council
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant, a part-time worker, was treated less favourably than comparable full-time workers contrary to the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably in pay and benefits compared to full-time comparators, and the respondent failed to provide objective justification for such treatment, constituting a breach of the Regulations.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for loss of earnings and benefits
- Respondent to review and amend employment policies to ensure compliance with Regulations
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