Case 1802982/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Miss Kirsty Acaster v Eden Mobility Limited Heard by CVP Remote video link — 2022
- Case reference
- 1802982/2021
- Decision date
- 24 August 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Jones
- Panel members
- Ms J Lancaster, Mr D Pugh
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss Kirsty Acaster
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal held that the claimant's contract included a sex equality clause under which her remuneration was to be no less favourable than that of Stephen Deverew, whose work it found to be equal to hers. It found that Eden Mobility Limited breached that clause by paying the claimant £4,000 less per annum. On the schedule set out in the judgment, arrears of pay were assessed at £6,897.39.
Interest on the arrears was awarded at 8% per annum in the sum of £965.63. The schedule shows the arrears were calculated across periods from 11 February 2019 to 23 March 2021, including periods at full pay, reduced pay, and sick pay. The judgment records that the decision on liability was unanimous.
The tribunal also found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. It awarded £9,300 compensation for that claim, made up of £8,800 net loss of earnings for six months and £500 for loss of statutory rights. The judgment states that the recoupment provisions do not apply.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal pay | The tribunal held that the claimant's contract contained a sex equality clause and that Eden Mobility Limited breached it by paying her £4,000 less per annum than Stephen Deverew, whose work was found to be equal to hers. The arrears of pay were calculated at £6,897.39, with interest awarded separately. | Upheld | — | £6,897 |
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed and awarded £9,300 compensation. The schedule says this comprised £8,800 net loss of earnings for six months and £500 for loss of statutory rights, and that the recoupment provisions do not apply. | Upheld | — | £9,300 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £17,163
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £9,300
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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