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Cite as: [2014] NIIT 1345_13IT
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THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS
CASE REF: 1345/13
CLAIMANT: Richard Cooling
RESPONDENT: Hermes Parcelnet Ltd
DECISION
The unanimous decision of the tribunal was given orally with reasons at the tribunal. The tribunal concluded that the claimant was not an employee but was a self-employed contractor. On that basis the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the complaint of unfair dismissal and the complaint was dismissed.
Constitution of Tribunal:
Vice President: Mr N Kelly
Members: Ms F Graham
Mr P Kearns
Appearances:
The claimant was represented by Ms S Wickham.
The respondent was represented by Mr T Warnock, Barrister-at-Law, instructed by DLA Piper UK LLP.
1. The decision dismissing the complaint, on the basis that the claimant was not an employee, was given orally with reasons at the end of the hearing.
Vice President:
Date and place of hearing: 6 January 2014, Belfast
Date decision recorded in register and issued to parties: