Action Desk Solutions Ltd v Gilbert [1997] UKEAT 761_96_1012 (10 December 1997)

Action Desk Solutions Ltd v Gilbert [1997] UKEAT 761_96_1012 (10 December 1997)

Mr Gilbert was a worker within the meaning of s.230(3)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Tribunal had jurisdiction to determine his claim under the Wages Act.

Citation
[1997] UKEAT 761_96_1012
Parties
Appellant: Action Desk Solutions Ltd; Respondent: Mr Gilbert
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 December 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Worker Status, Jurisdiction Under Wages Act
Employment Law Worker Status Jurisdiction Under Wages Act

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Parties

Action Desk Solutions Ltd

Appellant

Mr Gilbert

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Gilbert was a 'worker' within the meaning of s.230(3)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
  2. 2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal had jurisdiction under the Wages Act

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Gilbert was a worker within the meaning of s.230(3)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Tribunal had jurisdiction to determine his claim under the Wages Act.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; Industrial Tribunal decision affirmed.