Ackroyd & others v Meter U Ltd and another case UKEAT/0206/11/CEA, [2012] All ER (D) 216 (May)
On its proper construction “workforce” did not include limited companies. Limited companies had an identity separate from their directors or controlling shareholders. They were not people, workers or employees although they would employ or engage them. Employees of corporate franchises were part of their employer’s workforce.
