Gig economy workers angry at lack of bogus self-employment curbs Read moreThe supreme court’s judgment, which is expected to be reserved, will set a clear precedent for other gig economy disputes such as that between the cab firm Uber and its drivers. The original claim was brought by Gary Smith, from Kent, who worked for Pimlico Plumbers for six years until 2011. He had a heart attack and claims that his request for three days a week was rejected, the Pimlico Plumbers van he rented was taken away and he was dismissed. Addressing the court, Thomas Linden QC, for Pimlico Plumbers, said not every contract to provide services implied entitlement to employment rights. Linden said Pimlico Plumbers disputed Smith’s assertion that he was sacked because he wanted to work fewer days.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2018 12:33 UTC