Employment status: how to get it right
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
Whether an individual is classed as an employee, worker or self-employed is a question of fact and is crucial to determine as some employment laws and procedures apply only to employees, but others also apply to workers. This Business Guide (BG) offers some guidance to help you understand the differences.