Labour Court upholds finding against Mary Margetts’s discrimination appeal

The Labour Court dismissed the union’s appeal and upheld the finding that Graham Anthony & Company Limited had not discriminated against Mary Margetts by offering her part-time work. The determination was dated 7 August 2003. Margetts said she sought full-time work but was offered fewer hours than younger candidates without family responsibilities. The company said it set hours to provide adequate cover and that Margetts had less relevant retail experience. The Court found insufficient evidence to infer discrimination and accepted that the shorter-hours offer reflected her experience and time out of employment.