SCENARIO: Harvest Horizon is an agri-tech firm. They hired Marcus as a drone operator. Marcus uses Harvest Horizon's drones, must wear their uniform, and is told exactly which fields to survey each day. However, his contract explicitly states: 'Marcus is an independent contractor and is responsible for his own tax.' Marcus has worked there for 3 years. Following a dispute over safety protocols, Harvest Horizon told Marcus not to return to work.
Based on the multiple test, what is Marcus's likely employment status?
ACCA · Question 50 · Corporate and Business Law
SCENARIO: Harvest Horizon is an agri-tech firm. They hired Marcus as a drone operator. Marcus uses Harvest Horizon's drones, must wear their uniform, and is told exactly which fields to survey each day. However, his contract explicitly states: 'Marcus is an independent contractor and is responsible for his own tax.' Marcus has worked there for 3 years. Following a dispute over safety protocols, Harvest Horizon told Marcus not to return to work.
Assuming Marcus is legally an employee, does he have the right to claim unfair dismissal?
Answer options:
No, because safety disputes are not protected under employment law.
No, because his contract stated he was a contractor.
Yes, because he has the required 2 years of continuous service.
Yes, because all workers have the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one.
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