Ms DC McMillan v NHS Lothian (Scotland : Equal Pay Act) [2017] UKET 114453/2007 (8 May 2017)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as the respondent failed to demonstrate a material factor justifying the pay disparity.

Citation: [2017] UKET 114453/2007
Parties: Claimant: Ms DC McMillan; Respondent: NHS Lothian
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Equal Pay, Discrimination

Employment Law Equal Pay Discrimination

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Parties

Ms DC McMillan

Claimant

NHS Lothian

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant received equal pay compared to male comparators under the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as the respondent failed to demonstrate a material factor justifying the pay disparity.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the difference in pay for the relevant period