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Podcast#2

Posted on 27/07/2011 by Michael Scutt • 0 Comments

According to Daniel Barnett “If it looks like an employee and quacks like an employee, it’s probably not a self-employed subcontractor.”

Today saw the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Autoclenz Limited v Belcher & Others handed down and I’ve recorded my thoughts on it in this brief podcast.

“He had to duck as a cheesecake was propelled towards him.” Kitchen staff dismissed over hijinks http://ow.ly/5MxMs #HR #tribunals #ukemplaw
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As well as quacking employees I’ve also talked about chefs, Facebook and flying cheesecake.

 

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Employee, worker or neither?

Posted on 23/10/2009 by Michael Scutt • 0 Comments

Well, would you believe it?  In the week that I gave a talk at the City Business Library about contracts of employment (see here for my slideshare presentation) and the differences between employees, workers and the self-employed, I came across a case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which discussed all these issues.  It is an important issue because the answer to the question will determine what legal remedies are available to the individual.

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Contracts of Employment: what you need to know

Posted on 12/08/2009 by michaelscutt • 2 Comments

I  spent a good part of yesterday evening preparing a seminar that I have been asked to give at the City Business Library on 20th October next.  The topic handed to me is the title to this post: “Contracts of Employment: what you need to know”, to cover one hour.  The seminar is aimed at new businesses looking to take on staff for the first time.  At first glance I thought it would be an easy topic, one I am very familiar with, nothing too controversial and plenty of time for discussion afterwards.  Then, on my way in to work this morning, tapping out a skeleton presentation in Powerpoint on the trusty laptop, I realised just what I have let myself in for. 

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