Case 3310723/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Laborde Ayala v Mr L Sznajder — 2023
- Case reference
- 3310723/2022
- Decision date
- 13 December 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Bansal
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Laborde Ayala
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Bansal, sitting alone at Watford on 20 October 2023, held that Mr J Laborde Ayala was not an employee or a worker within the meaning of s230(1) and (3)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found that, at all material times, he was a self-employed contractor.
On that basis, the tribunal dismissed the claimant’s claims for unpaid monies for lack of jurisdiction. No monetary award was made and the written record states that the tribunal would not provide written reasons unless requested within 14 days of the sending of the decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal held that the claimant was not an employee or worker within the meaning of s230(1) and (3)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It found that he was at all material times a self-employed contractor, and dismissed the claims for unpaid monies for lack of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s230(1) ERA 1996
- s230(3)(a) ERA 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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