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 51 · 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.
If Marcus wins an unfair dismissal claim at the Employment Tribunal, which of the following is the tribunal's primary statutory remedy (even if rarely used in practice)?
Answer options:
A basic award of compensation only.
Reinstatement or re-engagement.
An injunction preventing the company from operating.
Punitive damages.
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