Who is a Worker?

12 Pages Posted: 18 Aug 2005

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Guy Davidov

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Faculty of Law

Abstract

The article focuses on the term worker, which is replacing the traditional term employee in a growing number of Acts and Regulations. The interpretation given to this term by the Employment Appeal Tribunal is reviewed, and a different interpretation is suggested, with the aim of better achieving the purpose of the new category. It is argued that the protection afforded to those classified as workers should cover every work relationship that is characterized by significant dependency on the putative employer, even without the presence of democratic deficits (or subordination). It is shown that such a solution fits the logic of intermediate categories, as well as the legislated definition of the worker category.

Keywords: Worker, employee, self-employed, independent contractor, employment relationship, employer-employee relationship, intermediate work categories, dependent contractor, dependency, democratic deficits, subordination

Suggested Citation

Davidov, Guy, Who is a Worker?. Industrial Law Journal, Vol. 34, p. 57, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=783465

Guy Davidov (Contact Author)

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Faculty of Law ( email )

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Jerusalem, 91905
Israel

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