J O'Halloran v Sandling Primary School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2308955/2020 (4 October 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2308955/2020
Parties: Claimant: J O'Halloran; Respondent: Sandling Primary School; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 October 2025
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

J O'Halloran

Claimant

Sandling Primary School

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker
2 Whether the respondents breached the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondents to review employment practices to ensure compliance with the Regulations