Claimant v Womens One World Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew this complaint before the final hearing. The tribunal dismissed it upon withdrawal.
The claimant withdrew her complaint in respect of unpaid wages before final hearing. The tribunal dismissed it upon withdrawal.
The tribunal found the claimant was a worker under the Working Time Regulations 1998. She was entitled to paid annual leave and compensation for accrued but untaken holiday. The respondent did not dispute the number of hours worked. Applying 12.07% to those hours, the claimant was owed £877.05.
Facts
The claimant, a non-UK national and student, worked for the respondent medical practice between November 2022 and February 2024 when she resigned. She worked flexible, irregular hours based on the availability of Dr Lall, a statutory director and NHS consultant. There was no written contract, but the claimant submitted timesheets and was paid for her work. The respondent failed to attend either the preliminary or final hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found the claimant was a worker under the Working Time Regulations 1998, not an independent contractor. The evidence showed a relationship of significant subordination, with the respondent dictating when and how the claimant worked. The claimant was integrated into the respondent's business and was not operating her own business. The tribunal awarded £877.05 for accrued but untaken holiday pay.
Practical note
A flexible, part-time arrangement with irregular hours does not preclude worker status where there is clear subordination, control by the employer over when work is performed, and integration into the business.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2303408/2024
- Decision date
- 18 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 1 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No