Sheehan v Post Office Counters Ltd [1998] UKEAT 417_98_0105 (1 May 1998)

There is an arguable point of law as to whether the Industrial Tribunal Chairman erred in law regarding the definition of employment under s.68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

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Citation: [1998] UKEAT 417_98_0105
Parties: Appellant: Mr Sheehan; Respondent: Post Office Counters Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 May 1998
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome: Appeal allowed to proceed; listed as Category A case.
Legal Topics: Definition of Employment Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Status of Sub Postmasters

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Definition of Employment Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Status of Sub Postmasters

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Parties

Mr Sheehan

Appellant

Post Office Counters Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Sheehan was engaged in employment as defined by s.68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal Chairman erred in law regarding the definition of employment

Ratio Decidendi

There is an arguable point of law as to whether the Industrial Tribunal Chairman erred in law regarding the definition of employment under s.68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to proceed; listed as Category A case.

Orders

No order for Notes of Evidence at this time.
Case to be listed as Category A; expected to last one day.

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