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Douglas and Others v Islington London Borough Council: EAT 23 Apr 2004

The claimants had been employed by the respondent as caretakers and cleaners. Their work unit was transferred to an outside contractor. They claimed under equal pay legislation, and now appealed dismissal of their claim. Held: Some caretakers were still employed on an earlier scheme under which they continued to receive bonus payments. The applicants did … Continue reading Douglas and Others v Islington London Borough Council: EAT 23 Apr 2004

Diageo Plc v Thomson: EAT 29 Apr 2004

EAT Equal Pay Act – Article 141Appeal against Employment Tribunal’s Decision that Respondent’s 2000 job evaluation study not within s1(5) (and therefore no bar to Applicant’s claim by reference to s2A) of the Equal Pay Act 1970 dismissed by reference to Eaton v Nuttall [1977] ICR 272. Tribunal did not deal with effect of the … Continue reading Diageo Plc v Thomson: EAT 29 Apr 2004

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council v Bainbridge and others: CA 21 Sep 2007

The council appealed against a finding of discrimination under the 1970 Act, saying it was impermissible to use as a comparator somebody found after a job evaluation study to be of a different, but lower grade, but with higher pay. Held: The appeal failed. The Act implemented a European Directive and should be read purposively. … Continue reading Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council v Bainbridge and others: CA 21 Sep 2007