Case 1403061/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Edward Hockin v Mr Steven Barnes trading as Bernie Taxi Services — 2022
- Case reference
- 1403061/2021
- Decision date
- 19 August 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge E Fowell Representation
- Venue
- Plymouth Magistrates Court
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Edward Hockin
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a judgment on a preliminary issue only, not a final determination of the substantive employment claims. The tribunal found that Mr Edward Hockin was employed by Mr Steven Barnes trading as Bernie Taxi Services, and was a worker, in his capacity as a school delivery driver, for which he was paid £200 per week.
The tribunal also found that in his taxi driver capacity Mr Hockin was a worker but not an employee. The judgment records that the various claims would be determined at a further hearing listed for 3 January 2023. No monetary remedy was determined in this decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Judgment on a preliminary issue only. The tribunal found the claimant was employed by the respondent and was a worker in his capacity as a school delivery driver, paid £200 per week. It also found that in his taxi driver role he was a worker but not an employee. The substantive claims were listed to be determined at a further hearing on 3 January 2023. | Other | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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