Mrs J Rous v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304151/2020 (27 September 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 J Rous

Claimant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker
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

The respondent is ordered to compensate the claimant for loss of pay and benefits
The respondent must review its policies to ensure compliance with the Regulations