QUESTION 2 (word limit: 200)

Larry works as a self-employed gardener for X Ltd. There is no question of Larry being an employee.

During the evening, Larry works for another company, Y Ltd., as a delivery driver, on an as-and-when required basis - Larry is given 24 hours' notice to work. Larry uses Y Ltd.'s van to make any deliveries required.

During the last five years, Larry also works as an employee, for Z Ltd., a bakery. He has been given one month's notice to terminate his employment.

Which of the following best describes Larry's employment rights and status? Please choose one answer. If necessary, briefly explain, within a line or two, what led you to your choice:

With X Ltd.:

a1. A contract of agency.

a2. A contract of employment.

a3. A contract of partnership.

a4. A contract for the provision of services.

With Y Ltd.:

b1. Larry is an employee.

b2. Larry is an independent contractor because there is no obligation on his employer to provide work (he is offered work on an as-and-when required basis).

b3. Larry is an independent contractor because he is given 24 hours' notice of when he is required to work.

With Z Ltd.:

c1. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 he is entitled to a minimum period of one month's notice.

c2. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 he is entitled to a minimum period of five weeks' notice.

c3. Common Law requires the employer to give a reasonable period of notice and one month is reasonable.