Employment law cases

Consistent Group Ltd v Kalwak and others [2007] IRLR 560 EAT

Reports relating to this case:

  • Employment status: Agency workers were directly employed by agency

    Date:
    22 August 2007

    In Consistent Group Ltd v Kalwak and others [2007] IRLR 560 EAT the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that polish workers recruited in Poland by the agency in question and provided with both accommodation in the UK and transport to and from work were employees of the agency. Notwithstanding express written terms to the contrary, the reality of their relationship was one of employer and employees.