Claimant v Getronics Services UK Ltd

Outcome

Facts

This is a reconsideration application by the claimant seeking to challenge a previous judgment refusing his earlier reconsideration application of an original judgment, which included a costs order against him. The claimant made two applications dated 28 July 2025 and 18 August 2025, challenging aspects of the costs assessment including hourly rates, bundle preparation costs, VAT treatment, and procedural matters relating to the hearing.

Decision

Employment Judge Tsamados refused the reconsideration application on the basis that there were no reasonable prospects of the original decision or the reconsidered decision being varied or revoked. The judge found that the claimant was largely re-arguing points already rejected, misquoting legal authorities, and failing to provide evidence to support his contentions. The judge confirmed that the summary assessment of costs was proper and that VAT is not recoverable from the paying party as a matter of caselaw.

Practical note

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