Disputes Part-time status must be “sole cause” when arguing unfavourable treatment Appeals Court reaffirms tribunal rulings, but raises chance of new Supreme Court precedent iStock.com/ByoungJoo Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 22 May 2025 The UK Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that a worker’s part-time status must be the sole cause of less favourable treatment in order to claim compensation. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Uber Eats Japan settles couriers’ deactivation claims Disputes Arsenal faces lawsuit over kitman’s pro-Palestine tweets Disputes Epic Games sued over AI-generated, foul-mouthed Darth Vader Collective Bargaining Ryanair tries to clawback raises over invalid union deal