Chambers v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd [2014] NIFET 00018_14FET (12 September 2014)

Chambers v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd [2014] NIFET 00018_14FET (12 September 2014)

Clece Care Services Ltd should be joined as a respondent because a transfer of undertaking is alleged, but dismissal of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd is premature until Clece Care Services Ltd has responded and the claimant's rights are safeguarded.

Citation
[2014] NIFET 00018_14FET
Parties
Claimant: Paula Chambers; Respondent: G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd; Respondent: Clece Care Services Ltd
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
12 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Clece Care Services Ltd joined as respondent; dismissal of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd adjourned; hearing dates vacated.
Legal Topics
Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Transfer of Undertakings

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Parties

Paula Chambers

Claimant

G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Clece Care Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

  1. 1 Should Clece Care Services Ltd be joined as a respondent?
  2. 2 Should G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd be dismissed from the claim?

Ratio Decidendi

Clece Care Services Ltd should be joined as a respondent because a transfer of undertaking is alleged, but dismissal of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd is premature until Clece Care Services Ltd has responded and the claimant's rights are safeguarded.

Court Disposition

Clece Care Services Ltd joined as respondent; dismissal of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd adjourned; hearing dates vacated.

Orders

  • Clece Care Services Ltd joined as respondent.
  • Dismissal of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd adjourned.