The employment rights you are entitled to can depend on your employment status. There are three main statuses to consider – self-employed, ‘worker’ and employee. 

If you are ill and cannot work for at least one full day, this page explains what you may be entitled to from your employer.

HMRC can help you determine whether you are employed or self-employed for tax purposes.

Under UK law, employees and ‘workers’ are entitled to certain rights, including a minimum wage. We explain what the current national minimum wage (sometimes called the NMW) is and what you should do if you do not receive it. If you are 21 or over, there is also the national living wage (sometimes ...

This page gives more information on your employment status for tax purposes where you are someone who is, or will be, providing services in your individual capacity. Employment status can be important if you are running a limited company. If you want more information about employment status in the ...

Employment status describes the nature of the relationship between an engager and a worker – for example, employment or self-employment.