X v Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau and another [2013] IRLR 146 SC
Reports relating to this case:
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Disability discrimination: Volunteers not covered by discrimination legislation
- Date:
- 30 March 2013
In X v Mid Sussex Citizens' Advice Bureau and another [2013] IRLR 146 SC, the Supreme Court held that the Equal Treatment Framework Directive does not encompass volunteers within the scope of "occupation". Accordingly, a volunteer who was not engaged under a worker's contract was not protected by the domestic legislation.
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Supreme Court confirms volunteer not covered by disability discrimination law
- Date:
- 18 December 2012
The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal decision that an unpaid volunteer with no contract was not protected by the (now repealed) Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and that the Equal Treatment Framework Directive (2000/78/EC) does not cover voluntary activity.
