Dargavel v. Secretary of State for Trade & Industry [2000] UKEAT 228_00_1406 (14 June 2000)

The Tribunal correctly directed itself in law and considered all relevant factors; its decision that Mr Dargavel was not an employee was one it was entitled to reach on the facts.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 228_00_1406
Parties: Appellant: Mr Dargavel; Respondent: Amtrel Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Employee Status, Contract of Employment, Controlling Shareholder as Employee

Employment Law Employee Status Contract of Employment Controlling Shareholder as Employee

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Parties

Mr Dargavel

Appellant

Amtrel Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Dargavel was an employee under s.230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
2 Whether the Tribunal's decision was perverse or legally incorrect

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal correctly directed itself in law and considered all relevant factors; its decision that Mr Dargavel was not an employee was one it was entitled to reach on the facts.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed