Ms J Adams v Telecom Service Centre Ltd T/a Webhelp UK (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2021] UKET 1602207/2019 (20 January 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than a comparable full-time worker and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the difference in treatment.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1602207/2019
Parties: Claimant: Ms J Adams; Respondent: Telecom Service Centre Ltd T/a Webhelp UK
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 January 2021
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

Ms J Adams

Claimant

Telecom Service Centre Ltd T/a Webhelp UK

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker in comparison to a full-time comparator

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than a comparable full-time worker and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the difference in treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its policies to ensure compliance with part-time worker regulations