Ms H Andrews v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304178/2020 (27 September 2025)
The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than a comparable full-time worker in respect of certain employment benefits, and the respondent failed to provide objective justification for this treatment. Accordingly, the claimant's claim succeeded.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 2304178/2020
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms H Andrews; Respondent: Kent County Council
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 27 September 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Part Time Workers, Less Favourable Treatment, Employment Rights
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Parties
Ms H Andrews
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 a comparable full-time worker 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 than a comparable full-time worker in respect of certain employment benefits, and the respondent failed to provide objective justification for this treatment. Accordingly, the claimant's claim succeeded.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant compensation for loss of benefits.
- The respondent is directed to review its policies to ensure compliance with the Part-time Workers Regulations.
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