Case 2400828/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr R Sharp 1st v 2nd Respondent: 3rd Respondent: Parasol Ltd Hays plc Recruitment Company NHS West Essex CCG — 2020
- Case reference
- 2400828/2020
- Decision date
- 25 August 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Buzzard REPRESENTATION
- Venue
- Liverpool
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr R Sharp 1st
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the hearing on 20 August 2020 before Employment Judge Buzzard, the claimant confirmed that the claims against the second and third respondents were withdrawn. The tribunal therefore dismissed those claims following withdrawal.
The claims against the first respondent were struck out. The tribunal held that, on the claimant's own case, he was a self-employed contractor rather than a worker or employee, so he could not succeed under s230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It also observed that, even if the respondent's case were accepted that he was an employee or worker, the deductions complained of related to statutory payments including tax and national insurance and would not be unlawful. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The claimant confirmed that the claims against the second and third respondents were withdrawn and they were dismissed accordingly. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The claims against the first respondent were struck out because, on the claimant's own case, he was a self-employed contractor and therefore could not establish worker or employee status under s230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996; the tribunal also noted that, even if he were an employee or worker, the deductions complained of concerned statutory payments including tax and national insurance and would not be unlawful. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s230 Employment Rights Act 1996
- no reasonable prospect of success
Official outcome judgment PDF
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