Judicial principles and studies
Joinder of Multiple Defendants in One Suit When There Are Multiple Employers
Article 70/3 allows joining multiple defendants in a single action where the claimant’s employment relations with more than one employer are so interlinked that rights cannot be determined separately. Refusing joinder would fragment the proceedings.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Subject
Article 70/3 permits joining multiple defendants in a single suit. The presented scenario involves a claimant employed under separate contracts by two independent employers who are, however, represented by the same person; the claimant’s workplace is the same and the second employment arose in connection with the first, producing overlapping employment relationships so that a decision as to one employer is tied to the other.
Summary
Where the employment relations are so intertwined that determining the claimant’s rights requires litigating against both defendants together, joinder of the defendants aligns with Article 70/3. Denying joinder in such circumstances would fragment and disperse the proceedings, contrary to the purpose of the provision. This content is an educational summary and not a judicial text or legal advice.
Practical significance
Practically, courts should hear the claim against all connected employers together to avoid splitting the dispute and to ensure a comprehensive resolution of the claimant’s rights. This approach promotes procedural efficiency and prevents inconsistent or piecemeal outcomes. This content is an educational summary and not a judicial text or legal advice.
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