Employment Law - Practice Paper 1

Amara has worked as a delivery rider for QuickDash Ltd for two years. She uses her own bicycle, wears a QuickDash uniform, and must be available during set shifts. She can decline individual deliveries but if she declines more than three per shift, she is removed from the platform for 24 hours. QuickDash describes her as a "self-employed independent contractor" in the written agreement. Amara is injured during a delivery and wants to claim sick pay and bring a disability discrimination claim. Advise Amara on her employment status and the claims available to her.

Evaluate the statutory framework for unfair dismissal under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996. To what extent does the "band of reasonable responses" test provide adequate protection for employees?

Priya works for MegaBank plc as a compliance officer. She discovers that senior managers are deliberately failing to report suspicious transactions, in breach of money laundering regulations. She raises her concerns internally with the Head of Compliance, who tells her to "keep quiet." She then reports the matter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Following her report, Priya is moved to a less senior role, denied a bonus, and subjected to hostile treatment by colleagues who have been told she is a "troublemaker." Advise Priya.

Discuss the law relating to redundancy under the Employment Rights Act 1996. What obligations does an employer have in relation to consultation, selection, and the offer of suitable alternative employment?

Marcus works in a warehouse for LogiCo Ltd. He is Black British and has worked there for five years. His manager, Steve, frequently makes racially offensive comments, calls Marcus demeaning nicknames, and assigns him the most physically demanding tasks while giving lighter duties to white colleagues. When Marcus complains to HR, he is told Steve is "just joking" and no action is taken. Marcus is then given a poor performance review and denied a promotion, despite previously excellent reviews. Advise Marcus on his claims under the Equality Act 2010.