Legislation

Addison Lee's Landmark Ruling is Another Win for Drivers

Minicab company Addison Lee has been making headlines after a tribunal ruled that its drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors.  It now looks likely that the company will have to make payments to each driver of around £10,000, relating to unpaid holiday pay and making wages up to the national minimum, with the total bill …

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What Uber’s Landmark Ruling Tells Us About Contracting Limited Company Workers

Uber has been making the headlines in recent weeks, losing its appeal against a landmark ruling which ordered it to treat ‘partner drivers’ as workers. Until this ruling, the driving app giant had classed its drivers as ‘self-employed’, thereby avoiding the responsibilities and obligations that accompany employment. However, ongoing legal proceedings have successfully challenged this …

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