Case 1802767/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr L. Bongard-Lincoln. v Ryedale District Council — 2021
- Case reference
- 1802767/2021
- Decision date
- 16 December 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shepherd Members
- Venue
- Leeds
- Panel members
- Ms Lee, Mr Fields
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr L. Bongard-Lincoln.
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal heard the case at Leeds by CVP video link on 14, 15 and 16 December 2021, before Employment Judge Shepherd with Ms Lee and Mr Fields as members. In its unanimous judgment, it held that Mr L. Bongard-Lincoln's equal pay claim was not well-founded.
The tribunal found that the respondent, Ryedale District Council, had shown that the difference in pay was due to a material factor and that this did not involve treating the claimant less favourably because of his sex. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal pay | The tribunal found the equal pay claim was not well-founded. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- material factor
Official outcome judgment PDF
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