A recent Employment Tribunal ruling, important for thousands of Bolt drivers, confirmed that they are not self-employed contractors running their own business but are in fact “workers”.
Similar to the 2021 landmark Supreme Court case involving Uber drivers; thousands of Bolt drivers launched their own legal action, for having been denied essential legal rights as a result of Bolt’s misclassification of their employment status.
15,000 drivers disputed Bolt’s assertion that all drivers are self-employed and therefore not entitled to rights afforded to workers. They relied on Bolt’s degree of control and the terms and condition applied.
The Tribunal agreed with the drivers, in what is yet another decision which has a significant impact on the UK’s gig economy and a growing recognition of gig worker’s rights.
Bolt’s position unfairly denied drivers essential rights but now, following the Tribunal’s determination in their favour, they are entitled to workers’ rights and protection under employment law.
This includes backdated compensation for underpayment of the minimum wage and unpaid holiday pay.
For the 15,000 drivers who brought the claim it is estimated that the average claim could amount to more than £15,000 per claimant and cost Bolt over £200 million. The actual amount will be determined by the tribunal in a separate hearing next year to decide on “remedy”.
It is important to act immediately to avoid your claim being deemed out of time. The ruling entitles Bolt drivers to thousands of pounds in compensation, made up of backdated holiday pay and shortfalls in the national minimum wage.
Fairmont Legal successfully recovered thousands of pounds for Uber drivers and our experienced team is well placed to help you recover from Bolt, sums which you are entitled to and which Bolt has unlawfully withheld.
Our team of Employment Law specialists is experienced and equipped to assist you with your claim against Bolt. We will make the process as simple and stress-free for you as we possibly can.
Following a free initial consultation, we will assess your case and if eligible, we will commence your claim immediately. We will of course keep you informed on the progress of your claim every step of the way.
We will act for you on a “no win no fee” agreement. This means that if your claim is successful and you receive compensation, you will pay 25% plus VAT from your compensation towards our costs and nothing more. If compensation is not awarded, you pay nothing.
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