If you volunteer – for example, for a charity, or to get some work experience or you take part in a clinical trial or research study, you may receive payments. We explain how these payments are treated for income tax and National Insurance (NIC) purposes.

Some people may be in 'false self-employment' – that is, they are being treated as self-employed when they are not. If you think you may be in false self-employment, read on to find out more and what to do.

All workers who are classified as employees or ‘workers’ are entitled to holiday leave and holiday pay. We understand that there is often confusion around what exactly workers are entitled to, so here we give you a run down on the basics of holiday leave and pay. 

If you are ill and cannot work, this page explains what you may be entitled to from your employer.

Under UK law, employees and ‘workers’ are entitled to certain rights, including a minimum wage. We explain what the current national minimum wage (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 (NLW), which we explain below.

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.