Case 2601618/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Miss J Martin v Eden Brown Limited t/a Eden Brown Synergy — 2019
- Case reference
- 2601618/2019
- Decision date
- 16 September 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Blackwell
- Venue
- Lincoln
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss J Martin
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe hearing on 2 September 2019 before Employment Judge Blackwell sitting alone was not a merits judgment. The tribunal identified preliminary jurisdictional issues, including whether Ms Martin was an employee and/or worker within section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, whether two claims said to relate to Nottinghamshire County Council and Rotherham Council were in time for arrears of wages purposes, and whether travelling expenses and parking could be claimed as unlawful deduction from wages.
The judge recorded that Ms Martin was unrepresented and appeared to be bringing a new claim in her submission, so it was considered essential that she take advice. The respondent's arrangement with Ms Martin was before the tribunal, and the judgment noted that the respondent was governed by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Regulations 2003, including regulations 13, 14, 15 and 16, with enforcement provisions in regulation 30.
The case was adjourned. Ms Martin was directed to tell the tribunal by 4:00 pm on 26 September 2019 whether she wished to proceed with her claims in the tribunal. The judgment stated that if she did not do so, the claims would be dismissed on deemed withdrawal by Ms Martin.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | No substantive merits determination was made. The case was adjourned, and the claimant was directed to confirm by 4:00 pm on 26 September 2019 whether she wished to proceed; failing that, the claims would be dismissed on deemed withdrawal. | Other | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- Employment Agencies Regulations 2003 regulations 13, 14, 15, 16 and 30
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