Mrs L Stephens v Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2304096/2020 (20 September 2025)

The Tribunal found that the applicant was treated less favourably without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Part-Time Workers Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2304096/2020
Parties: Applicant: Mrs L Stephens; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 September 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

Mrs L Stephens

Applicant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the applicant was treated less favourably without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Part-Time Workers Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to applicant for less favourable treatment
Respondent to review and amend employment policies to ensure compliance with Part-Time Workers Regulations