Darren Beckinsale • Human Resources (HR), Regulatory Updates, Risk Insights • 20th Mar 2017 • 2 min read time Who is a worker and who is self-employed in the ‘gig economy’? Many people now work in the ‘gig economy’ in the UK. The term generally describes a business model based on a flexible workforce – individuals are paid for each ‘gig’ or performance of a service that they provide (such as a courier delivery or taxi ride). Employment laws give different rights and protections to individuals […]
