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Referees for football games in England can legally be considered employees, Britain's highest court has ruled. (Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Football Referees Can Be Employees, Top UK Court Rules

Referees for English football games can legally be considered employees, obliging the company they work for to deduct taxes from their pay, the U.K.'s highest court ruled Monday.

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Mishcon de Reya Boosts NQ Pay by Almost 6% to £95K

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