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Augustine v Data Cars Limited [2024]

Posted In: Case Law

Decision Number
EAT 117
Legal Body
Employment Appeal Tribunal (UKEAT)
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Discrimination, Working Time, Policies and Procedures, Pay

Issues covered: Employment Status; Part-Time Worker

Background:

The claimant worked as a private hire driver employed by the respondent. The claimant had had a series of other claims against other respondents relating to employment status relating to driving jobs.

The claimant was found to have been a part-time worker and the issue arose was whether the claimant was treated less favourably on the basis that there was a flat rate circuit fee of £148 per week to access the respondent’s database and obtain bookings. The claimant argued that he was treated less favourably than a full-time comparator.

Outcome:

At first instance, the Tribunal found that the claimant was not treated any less

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This article is correct at 14/08/2024

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