ExpertACCA · Question 50 · Syllabus C: Employment law
Scenario: GreenAcres Farms engages tractor drivers. Silas works exclusively for GreenAcres, uses their tractor, and is paid a fixed weekly wage, but his contract says 'Independent Contractor'. GreenAcres recently told Silas he must work 20 extra hours a week without pay, prompting Silas to resign immediately. GreenAcres also dismissed another worker, Maya, because she joined a trade union.
Assuming Silas is an employee, what legal claim arises from his resignation?
Scenario: GreenAcres Farms engages tractor drivers. Silas works exclusively for GreenAcres, uses their tractor, and is paid a fixed weekly wage, but his contract says 'Independent Contractor'. GreenAcres recently told Silas he must work 20 extra hours a week without pay, prompting Silas to resign immediately. GreenAcres also dismissed another worker, Maya, because she joined a trade union.
Assuming Silas is an employee, what legal claim arises from his resignation?
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Wrongful dismissal, as he was not given notice.
Constructive unfair dismissal, as the employer fundamentally breached the contract, causing him to resign.
Redundancy, as his original role no longer exists.
No claim, as he chose to resign voluntarily.
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