Case 3201828/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Edward Blankson v Ashburn Estates Limited trading as Troxy and 1 other — 2021
- Case reference
- 3201828/2020
- Decision date
- 13 April 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge G Tobin Appearances
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Mr Edward Blankson
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a remote hearing on 12 April 2021, Employment Judge G Tobin heard evidence from Mr Blankson and the second respondent, together with submissions from both sides. The tribunal found that Mr Blankson was not an employee within s230 Employment Rights Act 1996, was not in employment within s83 Equality Act 2010, and was not a worker within s230 Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment states that he was a self-employed contractor.
Because of those status findings, the tribunal held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the claims described in the judgment as constructive unfair dismissal, direct age discrimination, detriment for making public interest disclosures, and failure to pay holiday pay, pay and notice pay. Proceedings were therefore dismissed. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | The judgment refers to this claim as 'constructive unfair dismissal'. The tribunal dismissed it after finding the claimant was a self-employed contractor and not an employee or worker. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Age discrimination | The judgment refers to a direct age discrimination claim. It was dismissed because the tribunal found the claimant was not in employment within s83 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | Age | — |
| Whistleblowing | The judgment refers to 'detriment for making public interest disclosures'. The tribunal dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction after finding no worker/employee status. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Holiday pay | Mapped from the judgment wording 'failure to pay holiday pay'. The tribunal dismissed it for lack of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mapped from the judgment wording 'pay'. The exact statutory basis is not specified in the extracted text, but the tribunal dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Mapped from the judgment wording 'notice pay'. The exact statutory basis is not specified in the extracted text, but the tribunal dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction. |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s230 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s83 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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