Mr G Idenekpoma v PMP Recruitment Limited (in administration) and 1 other — 2019

This was a preliminary judgment on strike-out applications. The tribunal identified the complaints after questioning the claimant because the further information previously provided had not made the claims clear. The tribunal recorded complaints concerning unfair dismissal, direct race discrimination, victimisation, and direct age discrimination.

The unfair dismissal complaint against Amazon UK Service Ltd was struck out because the claimant accepted that Amazon never employed him. The unfair dismissal complaint against PMP Recruitment Ltd was not struck out because there were disputes of fact about whether the claimant had been dismissed, why the assignment ended, and whether further work had been offered.

The direct age discrimination complaint against PMP Recruitment Ltd was struck out because the tribunal found no allegation of less favourable treatment because of the claimant's age. The tribunal also recorded that no age discrimination complaint had been brought against Amazon.

The remaining strike-out applications were refused. The tribunal held that several direct race discrimination and victimisation allegations required findings of fact after oral evidence, including matters concerning recruitment to a permanent role, removal from the warehouse or termination of assignment, and alleged unsafe equipment. The tribunal also held that the allegation about ignored back pain and adjustments did not form part of the claim and would not be determined at the final hearing.