Claimant v Shifting Paradigms Ltd t/a British Nannies
Outcome
Facts
Miss Antosiewicz brought a claim against Shifting Paradigms Ltd, a company operating as British Nannies. The preliminary hearing was convened to determine her employment status. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties at a remote CVP hearing. The key issue was whether the claimant had a contract of employment or was a worker within the statutory definitions.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant was neither an employee nor a worker for the purposes of the Employment Rights Act 1996 or the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined she was likely self-employed. As a result, the claim was dismissed in its entirety for lack of jurisdiction.
Practical note
Without employee or worker status, claimants cannot pursue claims under employment legislation, making status determination a critical preliminary issue.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6007403/2024
- Decision date
- 25 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No