Claimant v NSLX Ltd

Outcome

Facts

Claimant brought claims for unpaid wages, expenses, holiday pay and notice pay. He claimed employee status while respondent contended he was a contractor. At a case management hearing on 6 January 2025, claimant withdrew his expenses complaint (£2,400) after discussion about evidence requirements, specifically that he would need to disclose personal credit card statements. Respondent applied for preparation time order on basis that pursuing the expenses complaint was vexatious.

Decision

Tribunal dismissed respondent's application for preparation time order. Judge found the expenses complaint had a sound legal basis if claimant proved employment status, and the contract provided for expense reimbursement. Claimant withdrew the complaint strategically after understanding evidence requirements during case management hearing, which was appropriate conduct for a litigant in person. The claim was not vexatious.

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