Case 2201523/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr E Biba 1st v Lion Capital LLP 2nd Respondent: Mr F Zappaterra OPEN PRELIMINARY HEARING AT LONDON CENTRAL Heard by CVP on 22 and 23 October 2024 — 2024
- Case reference
- 2201523/2024
- Decision date
- 30 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Nicolle For
Parties
2 namedKey findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt an open preliminary hearing heard by CVP on 22 and 23 October 2024, Employment Judge Nicolle decided the preliminary status issue under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal held that Mr E Biba was not an employee within section 230(1) of the ERA, so that part of the claim failed and was dismissed.
The judgment also records the converse finding that Mr Biba was a worker within section 230(3)(b) of the ERA. No monetary remedy was awarded because the decision resolved only the employment-status question and did not determine any substantive claim for compensation.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | At this open preliminary hearing, the tribunal decided that the claimant was not an employee within section 230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment also records that he was a worker within section 230(3)(b) of the ERA. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.230(1) ERA 1996
- s.230(3)(b) ERA 1996
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