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Supreme Court rules in favour of David Stephenson’s client in Pimlico Plumbers case

David Stephenson is part of the team representing Gary Smith, a plumber and heating engineer who brought a case against Pimlico Plumbers claiming he was entitled to worker's rights.  The company claimed he was an independent contractor, notwithstanding all his work was undertaken for them.  The case has been fought at every level, and today the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Pimlico Plumbers, and ruled unanimously in Mr Smith's favour.  The decision has huge ramifications for those working in the "gig economy" who can now take advantage of rights to holiday pay and other benefits.  

David acted for Mr Smith in the Employment and Employment Appeals Tribunals, and was led in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court by Karon Monaghan QC.

David was instructed by Jacqueline McGuigan of TMP Solicitors, and funding was provided by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.  More on the case can be found on the EHRC's website by clicking here.