D Marshall-Marks v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304233/2020 (6 August 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably in respect of pay and benefits without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2304233/2020
Parties: Claimant: D Marshall-Marks; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 August 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Rights

Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Rights

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Parties

D Marshall-Marks

Claimant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker compared to full-time employees
2 Whether Kent County Council breached the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably in respect of pay and benefits without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Kent County Council to pay compensation to the claimant
Kent County Council to rectify pay and benefits for the claimant to match comparable full-time employees