Dan operated a business providing statistical analysis in the financial services sector. Eve and Fred have both worked for Dan for three years. They were both described as self-employed and both paid tax as self-employed persons. Dan provided all of their specialist computer equipment and software. Eve was required to work solely on the projects Dan provided, and she had to attend Dan’s premises every day from 9 am until 5 pm.

Fred, on the other hand, usually worked at home and was allowed to work on other projects. Fred could even arrange for his work for Dan to be done by someone else if he was too busy to do it personally.

As a result of the downturn in the financial services sector Dan has told Eve and Fred that there will be no more work for them and that they will not receive any further payment or compensation from him for their loss of work.

Required:

Advise Eve and Fred what rights they have on their dismissal by Dan.