Arbeitnehmerbegriffe im Recht der Europäischen Union

The author calls for a functional interpretation of the different uses of the term "employee" in the law of the European Union. While the Lawrie-Blum test was the result of an observational interpretation and could serve as a starting point for the definition of the term, it was unsuitable as a tool to interpret the term employee in all European legal acts alike. Instead, a transparent functional approach could promote interpretations of the terms that consider their legal consequences as well as promote a better understanding and acceptance of decisions of the European Court of Justice.