Mr Thomas Kamm v Promohire Limited — 2021

Case reference: 2305972/2020
Decision date: 9 June 2021
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Clarke
Venue: London South Tribunal

Indexed: 22 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr Thomas Kamm

Respondent

Promohire Limited

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

This was an open preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Clarke sitting alone on 2 June 2021. The hearing took place after the respondent had failed to file a response, but the respondent attended and was given an opportunity to make submissions. The tribunal heard oral evidence, documentary evidence and submissions from the claimant, Mr Thomas Kamm.

The tribunal decided as a preliminary issue that Mr Kamm was not a 'worker' within the meaning of s.230 Employment Rights Act 1996. It then held that his claim for unlawful deduction from wages under s.13(1) ERA 1996 was unfounded and dismissed it. No monetary award was made.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The tribunal first found that the claimant was not a 'worker' under s.230 Employment Rights Act 1996. On that basis, the unlawful deduction from wages claim under s.13(1) ERA 1996 was dismissed as unfounded.	Dismissed	—	—

Legal tests applied

2 references

Official outcome judgment PDF

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