Transco plc v O'Brien

is a UK labour law case concerning the contract of employment.

Facts

Mr O’Brien worked through an employment agency. He moved to an hourly wage. Transco announced it would give better terms to a 70 strong workforce, except Mr O’Brien, who it did not regard as permanent.

Judgment

Pill LJ gave the judgment for the Court of Appeal held that Mr O'Brien was an employee and that there had been a breach of contract.
Longmore LJ and Sir Martin Nourse agreed.