Case 3303313/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Not in attendance For the v Ms Gould - counsel — 2023
- Case reference
- 3303313/2022
- Decision date
- 19 January 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Boyes
- Venue
- Bury St Edmunds
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Not in attendance For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt an open preliminary hearing at Bury St Edmunds on 13 January 2023, before Employment Judge Boyes sitting alone, the Claimant did not attend and the Respondent was represented by Ms Gould, Counsel. The Tribunal decided the matter on a preliminary issue.
The Tribunal found that the Claimant was not an employee of the Respondent. On that basis, it held that she was not entitled to bring a claim for unfair dismissal against the Respondent, and that claim was dismissed.
The Tribunal also stated that it had no jurisdiction to deal with a defamation claim. Reasons were given orally at the hearing, and the written record notes that no written reasons would be provided unless requested within 14 days.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The Tribunal found the Claimant was not an employee of the Respondent and was therefore not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal claim. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Other | The Tribunal stated that it had no jurisdiction to deal with a defamation claim. | Other | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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