Mrs P Butler v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304224/2020 (6 August 2025)

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

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Mrs P Butler

Claimant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

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

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

Claim upheld

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to rectify terms and conditions to ensure parity with full-time workers