Dr A Hoaen v University of Worcester (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2020] UKET 1305908/2019 (13 March 2020)

Dr A Hoaen v University of Worcester (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2020] UKET 1305908/2019 (13 March 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker and that the respondent failed to provide objective justification for the treatment.

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Citation
[2020] UKET 1305908/2019
Parties
Claimant: Dr A Hoaen; Respondent: University of Worcester
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Part Time Workers, Employment Rights
Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Rights

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Parties

Dr A Hoaen

Claimant

University of Worcester

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was treated less favourably as a part-time worker compared to a full-time comparator under 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 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 employment practices to ensure compliance with regulations