Case 1400583/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Priday v Elemental Digest Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 1400583/2020
- Decision date
- 22 October 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Reed Representation
- Venue
- Southampton
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Priday
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the hearing on 5-6 October 2020 before Employment Judge Reed, the tribunal determined a preliminary status issue and held that Mr J Priday was not an employee or a worker of Elemental Digest Ltd. The written record states only that conclusion and does not record any successful substantive claim on unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions, or working time.
Because the claimant was found not to have employee or worker status, the claims failed. The judgment does not set out further substantive reasoning in writing, noting instead that reasons were given orally at the hearing.
The tribunal also made a costs order requiring the claimant to pay the respondent's costs of defending the claim from 8 May 2020, with the amount to be determined at detailed assessment.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claimant was not an employee or a worker of the respondent, so the claim failed on status. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal held that the claimant was not an employee or a worker of the respondent, so the claim failed on status. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Working time regulations | The tribunal held that the claimant was not an employee or a worker of the respondent, so the claim failed on status. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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