Governing Body of Clifton Middle School v Askew [1999] EWCA 1892 is a UK labour law case, concerning the scope of protection for employees.

Their services were managed by the governors of the school, operating through the head teacher.

Mr Chris Askew was dismissed for redundancy and not offered a job at the replacement primary school.

Ward LJ said it required the existence of legal rights and obligations that are capable of transfer.

Chadwick LJ dissented in part, and thought that a source for Mr Askew's rights were found in the Education (Modification of Enactments Relating to Employment) Order 1989 (SI 1989/901).