O'Neill v Redcaps Security Solutions Ltd [2014] NIIT 553_14IT (08 October 2014)

O'Neill v Redcaps Security Solutions Ltd [2014] NIIT 553_14IT (08 October 2014)

The tribunal found the claimant was not dismissed prior to or during the disputed period, was a credible witness, and was entitled to wages and expenses for work performed for the company. The respondent's evidence was found not credible and the company's defences failed.

Citation
[2014] NIIT 553_14IT
Parties
Claimant: Christopher O’Neill; Respondent: Redcaps Security Solutions Ltd; Respondent: Sean Brown
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
08 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Employment Claim / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim allowed in part
Legal Topics
Unpaid Wages, Employment Termination, Employment Relationship, Expenses Claim
Employment Law Unpaid Wages Employment Termination Employment Relationship Expenses Claim

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Parties

Christopher O’Neill

Claimant

Redcaps Security Solutions Ltd

Respondent

Sean Brown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Claim / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was dismissed prior to or during the disputed period
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was entitled to wages and expenses for the disputed period
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was working for the company or for X's own clients

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found the claimant was not dismissed prior to or during the disputed period, was a credible witness, and was entitled to wages and expenses for work performed for the company. The respondent's evidence was found not credible and the company's defences failed.

Court Disposition

claim allowed in part

Orders

  • Claim against Sean Brown dismissed
  • Redcaps Security Solutions Ltd to pay the claimant £1,328 in respect of wages (subject to tax deductions, net £1,243)