THOMAS WARD v ADR NETWORK [2022] ScotSAC Civ 35 (15 December 2022)
The court held that the appellant was not an employee of ADR Network, as the contractual arrangements and the practical reality of the relationship did not satisfy the legal tests for employment status.
- Citation
- [2022] ScotSAC Civ 35
- Parties
- Appellant: Thomas Ward; Respondent: ADR Network
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 15 December 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Employment Status, Contractual Relationship, Worker Rights
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Parties
Thomas Ward
Appellant
ADR Network
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was an employee or self-employed contractor
- 2 Whether the respondent was liable for employment rights and entitlements
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the appellant was not an employee of ADR Network, as the contractual arrangements and the practical reality of the relationship did not satisfy the legal tests for employment status.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is refused.
- No expenses awarded.
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