Mr M Pawsey v Parcels 2 go Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) -[2018] UKET 3307591/2018- (28 November 2018)

BAILII

Automated Summary

Key Facts

Mr M Pawsey (claimant) asserted he was a self-employed contractor rather than an employee of Parcels 2 Go Limited. The Employment Tribunal in Norwich dismissed his claims on 22 October 2018 due to lack of jurisdiction, as the court could not hear the matter. The written judgment was issued on 28 November 2018 by Employment Judge Postle.

Issues

Whether the claimant was a self-employed contractor or an employee

Holdings

The tribunal dismissed the claimant's case because they determined they had no jurisdiction, based on the claimant's assertion of being a self-employed contractor rather than an employee.

Legal Principles

The tribunal dismissed the claimant's case because it determined that the claimant was a self-employed contractor and not an employee, thereby lacking jurisdiction to hear the claims.

Judge Name

Postle

Passage Text

Upon the Claimant asserting he was a self-employed contractor and not an employee, the Claimant's claims against the Respondent are dismissed as the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear the claims.