Transco plc v O'Brien

is a UK labour law case concerning the contract of employment.

Facts Mr O’Brien worked through an employment agency. He moved to an hourly wage. Transco announced it would give better terms to a 70 strong workforce, except Mr O’Brien, who it did not regard as permanent.

Judgment Pill LJ gave the judgment for the Court of Appeal held that Mr O'Brien was an employee and that there had been a breach of contract.

Longmore LJ and Sir Martin Nourse agreed.

See also

UK labour law Employment contract in English law Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher UKSC 41

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