Ms J Sexton v NHS Greater Glasgow (Scotland : Equal Pay Act) [2017] UKET 111310/2006 (12 April 2017)

Ms J Sexton v NHS Greater Glasgow (Scotland : Equal Pay Act) [2017] UKET 111310/2006 (12 April 2017)

The tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as her work was of equal value to that of her male comparators and the respondent failed to provide a valid justification for the pay disparity.

Citation
[2017] UKET 111310/2006
Parties
Claimant: Ms J Sexton; Respondent: NHS Greater Glasgow
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Equal Pay, Discrimination
Employment Law Equal Pay Discrimination

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Parties

Ms J Sexton

Claimant

NHS Greater Glasgow

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant received equal pay for equal work under the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as her work was of equal value to that of her male comparators and the respondent failed to provide a valid justification for the pay disparity.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the difference in pay for the relevant period
  • Respondent to ensure future compliance with the Equal Pay Act