Awad v. Arab News Network [2000] UKEAT 718_99_2711 (27 November 2000)
The appellant failed to provide evidence of less favourable treatment compared to named comparators and failed to establish the existence of a contract of employment. The complaint of victimisation was out of time and there was no just or equitable reason to extend time. The Tribunal's findings of fact were upheld and the appeal was dismissed.
- Citation
- [2000] UKEAT 718_99_2711
- Parties
- Appellant: Dr Awad; Respondents: Mrs Mohtadi and Others
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 27 November 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal Appeal / Final Hearing of Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Direct Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Jurisdiction, Contract for Services Vs Contract of Employment, Burden of Proof
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Parties
Dr Awad
Appellant
Mrs Mohtadi and Others
Respondents
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Appeal / Final Hearing of Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was subjected to direct racial discrimination
- 2 Whether the appellant was victimised for a protected act
- 3 Whether the appellant was an employee or a freelance worker
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant failed to provide evidence of less favourable treatment compared to named comparators and failed to establish the existence of a contract of employment. The complaint of victimisation was out of time and there was no just or equitable reason to extend time. The Tribunal's findings of fact were upheld and the appeal was dismissed.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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