WRC rejects family-status pay discrimination complaint against About Time Limited

The WRC dismissed Cosette Secareanu’s complaint that About Time Limited paid her less because of her family status, finding no valid comparator or evidence establishing a prima facie case. The decision was dated 5 December 2025. Secareanu said colleagues in similar or equivalent roles were paid more and that their family circumstances gave them a stronger bargaining position. About Time Limited said pay differences reflected roles, responsibilities and business considerations. The adjudication officer found the evidence did not show that pay differences arose from a protected ground.