Mr P Bahad v HSBC Bank plc and Resource Solutions Ltd

Case Number: 3201321/2020 RM

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr P Bahad Respondents: (1) HSBC Bank Plc (2) Resource Solutions Ltd Heard at: East London Hearing Centre (by telephone) On: Friday 18 September 2020 Before: Employment Judge Housego Representation Claimant: In person 1 Respondent: Rebecca Stephens, solicitor, of Pinsent Masons LLP 2ndRespondent: Catherine Meenan, of Counsel, direct access

JUDGMENT The claims are dismissed.

REASONS nd

1. The Claimant brought his claim against 2 Respondents, the 2 being an agency, the 1 the company where they placed him. The Claimant had his own personal service company. By reason of changes to IR35, HSBC decided that all its contractors would have to become employees of the agency which placed them with HSBC. The Claimant was offered and accepted such a contract. The effect is a reduction in...