Murphy -v- Grand Circle Travel [2014] IEHC 337 (22 May 2014)

Murphy -v- Grand Circle Travel [2014] IEHC 337 (22 May 2014)

The claimant's relationship with the respondent was that of an independent contractor, not an employee, based on the balance of evidence and applicable legal principles.

Citation
[2014] IEHC 337
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Sabina Murphy; Respondent/appellant: Grand Circle Travel
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
22 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Circuit Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Employee Vs Independent Contractor, Unfair Dismissal, Compensation, Costs
Employment Law Employee Vs Independent Contractor Unfair Dismissal Compensation Costs

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Parties

Sabina Murphy

Claimant/respondent

Grand Circle Travel

Respondent/appellant

Procedural Posture

Circuit Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was an employee or independent contractor
  2. 2 Entitlement to relief under Unfair Dismissal legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's relationship with the respondent was that of an independent contractor, not an employee, based on the balance of evidence and applicable legal principles.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • No order as to costs for Circuit Court proceedings
  • Defendant awarded costs for one day hearing in High Court appeal