Case 3331240/2018 · Employment Tribunal
Miss L Thomas v Refurb Group Ltd and 1 other — 2019
- Case reference
- 3331240/2018
- Decision date
- 10 January 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge George
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Miss L Thomas
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the preliminary hearing on 14 December 2018, Employment Judge George found that Miss L Thomas was employed by Refurb Group Ltd and not by Wayne Bryant personally. The tribunal relied on the employment contract, payslips, the P45, a signed confidentiality agreement, and the dismissal email of 13 December 2017, which on its face was sent by Mr Bryant on behalf of the company. Refurb Group Ltd was added as the first respondent and the claim form was ordered to be served on it at its registered office.
The judgment records that all claims except pregnancy and maternity discrimination under s.18 and s.110 of the Equality Act 2010 were dismissed as against Mr Bryant. The claimant had alleged that she was not given a pregnancy risk assessment or suitable PPE and that her dismissal was because she was pregnant and due to go on maternity leave. The record did not decide the substantive merits of the live pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim or any remedy.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed as against Wayne Bryant personally after the tribunal found the documentary evidence pointed to Refurb Group Ltd as the employer. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | The only claim that could proceed against Wayne Bryant personally under s.18 and s.110 Equality Act 2010; the preliminary hearing did not determine the substantive merits. | Other | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
| Redundancy | Dismissed as against Wayne Bryant personally; the issue of any substantive entitlement was left for the proceedings against the company. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Dismissed as against Wayne Bryant personally, including the notice-pay issue. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Dismissed as against Wayne Bryant personally; the pleading included alleged underpayment and deductions from wages. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Working time regulations | Dismissed as against Wayne Bryant personally; the issue covered unpaid annual leave under the Working Time Regulations. | Dismissed | — | — |
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