Syllabus C: Employment law

In the context of employment law, which of the following tests is used by courts to determine if an individual working in the gig economy is an employee rather than an independent contractor?

An employee at a financial services firm is subjected to a unilateral, significant reduction in their salary and a demotion without cause. The employee resigns in response. What type of dismissal has occurred?

To be eligible for statutory redundancy pay in the agricultural sector (or any sector in the UK), an employee must have a minimum period of continuous employment. What is this minimum period?

What is the legal definition of 'wrongful dismissal'?

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the statutory minimum notice period for an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?

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. Applying the multiple (economic reality) test, what is Silas's likely employment status?

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. What is the legal position regarding Maya's dismissal?