We look at the various things  that you may need to consider and understand when you first start work as an employee.

Our employment pages provide further details for employees on a low income about the tax and National Insurance contributions (also known as NIC) implications of employment.

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 contributions 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 for at least one full day, this page explains what you may be entitled to from your employer.