Mrs L Ramsay v West Dunbartonshire Council (Scotland : Equal Pay Act) [2017] UKET 4108924/2012 (27 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as her work was of equal value to that of her male comparators and no material factor defense was established by the respondent.

Citation: [2017] UKET 4108924/2012
Parties: Claimant: Mrs L Ramsay; Respondent: West Dunbartonshire Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 27 June 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Equal Pay, Sex Discrimination

Employment Law Equality Law Equal Pay Sex Discrimination

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Parties

Mrs L Ramsay

Claimant

West Dunbartonshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant received equal pay for equal work under the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to equal pay as her work was of equal value to that of her male comparators and no material factor defense was established by the respondent.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the difference in pay for the relevant period
Respondent to ensure future compliance with equal pay obligations