Types of Contract: Quick Facts

Employers need to be aware of the employment status of individuals who work for them

There are three main types of employment status: employees, workers and the self-employed. Definitions and Rights

Working in the gig economy, using the internet and apps to find work. Employment in the Gig Economy

HMRC and common law have developed a number of legal tests to determine employment status. Common Law Tests

The main difference between a worker and an employee is that a worker is not obliged to accept work and the employer is not obliged to provide work. This means that mutuality of obligation is missing. The “Mutuality of Obligation” Test