Mr M Baldaccini v Special Ambulance Transfer Service Ltd

Case Number: 3301216/2022

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr M Baldaccini Respondent: Special Ambulance Transfer Service Ltd Heard at: Watford Employment Tribunal (In public; In person) On: 12 and 13 February 2024 Before: Employment Judge Quill; Ms Telfer; Mr Scott Appearances For the claimant: In Person For the respondent: Mr L Baker, legal advocate

JUDGMENT (1) The complaint of direct discrimination because of religion or belief fails and is dismissed. (2) The complaint of indirect discrimination (where the relevant characteristic is religion or belief) fails and is dismissed.

REASONS Introduction

1. At the times relevant to this dispute, the Claimant worked for the Respondent as an independent contractor. It was conceded that his contract with the Respondent fell within the definition in section 83(2) of the Equality Act 2010 (“EQA”) and that (therefore), the Tribunal had jurisdiction to consider alleged breaches of section