Civil penalties for employing illegal workers

Written by JMW solicitors LLP   Employers in the UK are under a strict duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out the appropriate checks, and there are hefty fines for not complying with their obligations in this respect. Whilst most employers will be aware of ‘right to work’ checks, they are also obliged to […]

Ryanair Case: Pilot found to be worker despite limited company arrangement

Written by Brabners LLP   The recent decision in Ryanair DAC and Storm Global Ltd v Lutz [2023] is the latest case to examine self-employed status and to find that an individual is actually a worker, despite being treated as a limited company contractor. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has found that Mr Lutz, a […]