Employment Status

The so-called ‘gig economy,’ where individuals are engaged by businesses on an ad hoc basis, has brought the issue of employment status back into the spotlight and readers may be aware of the recent decision to hit the headlines regarding Pimlico Plumbers. 

Questions about employment status often arise in relation to those working on a freelance basis within the plumbing industry. In this article, Louise Walker, Senior Solicitor at Just Employment Law, explains the different types of employment status and the importance for businesses of getting this right

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