A FOSTER CARER who claims she is entitled to employment rights launched a legal claim against a local authority yesterday in what could become a landmark case.

Sarah Anderson, who is engaged by Hampshire County Council, argues that she is a worker and should be entitled to holiday pay and other rights.

The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which filed a claim for employment status and unpaid holiday to a tribunal on her behalf, says the result could benefit thousands of foster-care workers.