September 4, 2025
DELTA Merseyside Ltd v Uber Britannia Ltd [2025] UKSC 31 (29 July 2025)
In a landmark case analogous to earlier rulings, the Supreme Court held that private hire drivers for DELTA Merseyside are 'workers', not independent contractors. The decision focused on the significant control the company exerted, affirming drivers' rights to minimum wage and holiday pay. Facts The appellants, DELTA Merseyside Ltd (DELTA), are the operators of a large private hire business in Merseyside, which connects passengers with drivers through a smartphone application. The respondents are a group of drivers who use the DELTA app to provide driving services. The contractual documentation between DELTA and its drivers characterised the relationship as one of
