Independent Contractors or Workers?

There have been a string of cases over the last year concerned with the “Gig” Economy. So what is it? The “Gig” Economy is, essentially, characterised by someone who, rather than getting a regular wage, is paid per “gig”, such as a delivery, a car journey or a plumbing job. Businesses have traditionally sought to assert that those people engaged on this sort of basis are independent contractors as opposed to workers or employees. Increasingly, the Employment Tribunal has seen significant challenges to that status.
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EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS RIGHTED!

In July 2013, the government introduced fees for applicants bringing claims in the Employment Tribunals. From that date SNS Solicitors in Maidstone have been advising clients whose employers may not have had just cause in dismissing them! Although many may have a good case, until now the associated fee for bringing a claim – either £390 or £1200 depending on the circumstances – may have been cost prohibitive…
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