There are three types of employment status - you could either be a 'worker', an 'employee' or 'self-employed'. Your employment status will help define what rights and responsibilities you have at work. Find out the basic employment rights for each employment status.
Workers - 'Workers' are defined more widely than employees and are different from the genuinely self-employed. The status of worker includes individuals working under a variety of contracts. Employees are workers, but employees have different employment rights and responsibilities than workers.
As a worker you are entitled to core employment rights, including the right to:
receive the National Minimum Wage
protection against unlawful deduction from wages
a minimum period of paid holiday (annual leave)
minimum length of rest breaks
not work more than 48 hours on average per week or to opt out of this right if you choose
protection against unlawful discrimination (including less favourable treatment on the grounds of part-time status)
protection for 'whistleblowing' (reporting wrongdoing in the workplace)
You may also be entitled to:
Statutory Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Pay
Statutory Sick Pay
Employees - The 'employee' status applies to the largest group of people in the workplace. All employees are workers, but as an employee you have a wider range of employment rights and responsibilities to and from your employer. For example, you will need to give a minimum notice period if you wish to leave your job.
Employees work under an employment contract (also known as a contract of service). This is normally a written contract but doesn't have to be, it could also be spoken or implied or a mix of all three. For more information on employment contracts, read 'Employment contracts'.
As an employee, you rights include all of the rights workers have, plus the right to:
a minimum statement of employment terms
Statutory Sick Pay
minimum notice periods if your employment will be ending (eg if your employer is dismissing you)
not be unfairly dismissed
maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
request flexible working
time off for emergencies
Statutory Redundancy Pay
Some of these rights require a minimum length of continuous service with your employer before you qualify for them.
Self-employed - Some employees may also have enhanced entitlements, over and above their statutory rights. These would be part of your employment contract's terms and conditions. For example, your employer could decide to give you more generous notice periods or sick pay. Employment legislation does not generally cover self-employed people because you are, in effect, your own boss. You will benefit from protection for your health and safety and, in some cases, protection against discrimination. Your rights and responsibilities would be set out by the terms of the contract you have with your client.
Self-employed people are usually identified by the fact that they are in business for themselves and provide a service to multiple clients. Self-employed people are generally more independent than workers. They have far greater control over how and when to deliver the service and who delivers it. They will usually be better able to protect their own commercial interests, although they will bear any financial risk from the business they operate.
If you are self-employed, you must:
register with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
submit an annual tax return
account for your own tax and National Insurance payments
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A self employed person needs these qualities..
Innovation
Self-confident all-rounder
Perseverance and resilience
Results orientated
Professional risk taking
Total commitment
and the skills a employee should have are as listed..
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivation and a keenness to learn
Flexibility to manage multiple tasks
Computer literacy
Ability to work in a team
Analytical problem solving and the ability to plan, organise, and reflect
Honesty, integrity and reliability
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