Famojuro v Boots Management Services Ltd & Anor [2023]

Background: 

The claimant, a black Nigerian, was employed by the respondent as a relief pharmacist.  This was initially for 9 hours per week and was reduced to 7 hours per week.  He also worked as a locum for other employers.  

The case relates to the events of 18th July 2020.   He was assigned to work at a branch in Wickford, Essex.  Covid restrictions were in place at the time and only one family unit was allowed in the store at one time.  The claimant was in charge on that day.   The claimant asked the other two workers if they would help with filing bagged items.  However, they stated it was not their job. The claimant