Mrs E Richardson v Student Loans Company Ltd (Scotland : Fixed Term Regulations) [2024] UKET 4102557/2024 (28 May 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than a comparable permanent employee and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the treatment.

Citation: [2024] UKET 4102557/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mrs E Richardson; Respondent: Student Loans Company Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 May 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Fixed Term Employees (prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002, Fixed Term Contracts, Employment Rights

Employment Law Fixed Term Employees (prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002 Fixed Term Contracts Employment Rights

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Parties

Mrs E Richardson

Claimant

Student Loans Company Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably under the Fixed Term Employees Regulations
2 Whether the respondent complied with statutory obligations regarding fixed-term contracts

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than a comparable permanent employee and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to compensate claimant for less favourable treatment
Respondent to review fixed-term contract policies