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Plumber's Supreme Court case could have ‘huge ramifications’ for the gig economy
Pimlico Plumbers' boss and Tory donor Charlie Mullins gives a double thumbs up

A LANDMARK case likely to have “huge ramifications” for the gig economy began at the Supreme Court today.

Gary Smith, a plumber who worked for Pimlico Plumbers for five years until 2011, brought a claim to be recognised as having been a worker by the company rather than as a contractor.

He claimed that, after a heart attack, his request to work three days a week was rejected and he was dismissed.

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