S Parsons v West Minster Primary School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Part Time Workers) [2025] UKET 2308959/2020 (4 October 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than comparable full-time workers without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Part-Time Workers Regulations.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2308959/2020
Parties: Claimant: S Parsons; Respondent: West Minster Primary School; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Part Time Workers, Employment Rights, Equal Treatment

Employment Law Part Time Workers Employment Rights Equal Treatment

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Parties

S Parsons

Claimant

West Minster Primary School

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant, a part-time worker, was treated less favourably than comparable full-time workers contrary to the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably than comparable full-time workers without objective justification, constituting a breach of the Part-Time Workers Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for loss of earnings and benefits.
Respondents to amend employment policies to ensure compliance with Part-Time Workers Regulations.