Mrs J Shanks v Scottish Qualifications Authority (Scotland : Working Time Regulations) [2025] UKET 8001728/2024 (1 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the Working Time Regulations by requiring the claimant to work hours exceeding statutory limits and failing to provide required rest breaks.

Citation: [2025] UKET 8001728/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mrs J Shanks; Respondent: Scottish Qualifications Authority
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 May 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Working Time Regulations

Employment Law Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mrs J Shanks

Claimant

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the respondent breached the Working Time Regulations in relation to the claimant's working hours and rest breaks

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the Working Time Regulations by requiring the claimant to work hours exceeding statutory limits and failing to provide required rest breaks.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

The respondent must pay compensation to the claimant for breach of the Working Time Regulations.
The respondent is ordered to ensure compliance with the Working Time Regulations in future employment practices.