The Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers who had been described as “self-employed” in their contracts were actually workers. Why did the Court reach this decision?
Published 09.03.2021
Determining an individual’s employment status for the purposes of statutory employment rights can be a complex matter. What are the key tests that you need to be aware of when it comes to making this
determination?
Published 02.04.2024
In June 2018 the Supreme Court ruled that a plumber was a worker directly engaged by the company that had hired him, rather than an “independent contractor” as stated in their contract. Why did this
happen?
Published 09.07.2018
During a records check tax inspectors usually ask about contracted workers, e.g. self-employed drivers, consultants, etc. trying to argue that they’re actually employees. What precautions should you
take to protect your company?
Published 20.01.2015
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a plumber who was self-employed for tax purposes and personally registered for VAT was actually employed by the business that hired him. Should you be worried by
this ruling?
Published 03.03.2017
You often use the same self-employed individuals to carry out work for your business. A colleague says that following the “Uber ruling”, these people aren’t really self-employed, they’re actually
your workers. Are they right?
Published 24.11.2016
Suppose that your company hired an independent contractor but, at the end of their contract, they claimed to really be an “employee”. This would give them the right to claim unfair dismissal. Is this
a winning argument?
Published 18.01.2011
HMRC is carrying out a check of your PAYE records. Your payroll manager has the records in perfect order. The trouble is HMRC is now asking about contractors you pay off-payroll. Why and what
precautions should you take in this situation?
Published 28.06.2016
In order to make your home life run more smoothly, you’ve decided to get a cleaner in for a few hours each week. If you pay them “cash in hand”, will they be self-employed or your employee?
Published 25.04.2013
Like many companies, the BBC often hires people who are self-employed. However, in its recent dealings with Jeremy Clarkson - who falls into this category - it gave the impression they can be sacked.
Is that true?
Published 16.04.2015