Case round-up: employment status of temporary staff; and incorporation of holiday pay

This report relates to 2 case(s)

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  Franks v Reuters Ltd and another [2003] IRLR 423 CA (2 other reports)

  • Employment status: Employee status to be determined from full consideration of evidence

    Date:

    18 July 2003

    In Franks v Reuters Ltd and another, the Court of Appeal holds that in determining an individual's employment status, an employment tribunal should consider, not only any relevant documents, but also all the relevant evidence about the dynamics of the work relationship between the parties, and make clear and comprehensive findings of fact on this evidence.

  • Landmark temps ruling could leave employers paying the price

    Date:

    1 May 2003

    Court of Appeal decision makes it clear that companies could be liable to be taken to tribunal if temporary workers can claim there is an implied employment contract.

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  MPB Structures Ltd v Munro [2003] IRLR 350 CS (2 other reports)

  • Working Time Regulations: Holiday pay must be paid in association with leave entitlement

    Date:

    20 June 2003

    In MPB Structures Ltd v Munro, the Court of Session holds that under the Working Time Directive and Regulations, it is intended that payment for annual leave should be in association with the taking of leave entitlement.

  • Case round-up

    Date:

    1 May 2003

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