Ms M Kidman v Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2023] UKET 2400298/2021 (26 January 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the treatment.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2400298/2021
Parties: Claimant: Ms M Kidman; Respondent: Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 January 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Rights

Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Rights

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Parties

Ms M Kidman

Claimant

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker in comparison to a full-time worker
2 Whether such treatment was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to compensate claimant for less favourable treatment
Respondent to review employment practices to ensure compliance with regulations