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Agency worker not protected from discrimination
In a case highlighting a gap in discrimination legislation, the Court of Appeal has held that a temporary agency worker could not pursue discrimination claims against either the end user client for whom he performed work or the agency that supplied him (Muschett v HM Prison Service).
Mr Muschett entered into a contract for services with Brook Street agency and was supplied to HM Prison Service (HMPS) to carry out a temporary role as laundry assistant at a young offenders' unit. At the end of his assignment he brought claims against both Brook Street and HMPS for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, race, sex and religious discrimination.
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March 11, 2010
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