Claimant v Care UK 247 Homecare Limited
Outcome
Claimant succeeds
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing to determine the Claimant's employment status. The Respondent applied to strike out the claim on the basis that the Claimant was not an employee. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties on this issue.
Decision
The Employment Judge found that the Claimant was an employee under a contract of employment within the meaning of s.230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and s.83(2)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The Respondent's application to strike out the claim was dismissed.
Practical note
The tribunal determined that the Claimant had employee status, allowing the substantive claims to proceed to a full hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
ERA 1996 s.230EqA 2010 s.83(2)(a)
Case details
- Case number
- 3303076/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister