摘要: |
On 19 February 2021, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Aslam v Uber case, which will set the approach for employment tribunals in the determination of 'worker' status for the next decade. The Supreme Court has reached broadly the same conclusion as earlier courts: that Uber drivers are workers, and not independent self-employed drivers. This did not perhaps surprise many lawyers. This ruling means that some Uber drivers are entitled to claim the minimum wage, including back pay through the Employment Tribunal or the County Court. Additionally, these drivers are entitled to be paid for their entire working day and not just when they had a rider in the cab. They can also claim 5.6 weeks paid annual leave each year, and will have access to other rights including union representation. |