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Worker providing services through limited company is not 'in employment' (News, 5 December 2013)

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Published on: 05 December 2013
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Table of contents

  • Impact of this case
  • Relevant background law
  • The facts and the ET decision
  • The EAT decision

Article summary

In order for an individual to be protected against prohibited conduct under the Equality Act 2010, it is not sufficient to ask whether the relationship between the parties is one of subordination. It must first be determined whether there is a contract personally to do work. EAT: Halawi v (1) WDFG UK t/a World Duty Free (2) Caroline South Associates.

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