The viability of many businesses is on a knife-edge and flexibility in scaling the workforce up or down at short notice has become increasingly important.
For many employers, keeping their workforce as flexible as possible will be essential for their future. However, the law around zero-hours contracts, self-employment, personal service companies and agency workers is complex, and now is the time to take stock of your current arrangements.
Gillian Reid, Head of Employment with Ware & Kay outlines how to manage the risks and obligations of the different options for a flexible workforce.
Self-employed contractors: watch out for employment rights
Contracting with a self-employed individual may seem like a low-risk option, without adding to the overheads. However, even if you and the individual initially agree that they are self-employed, an employment tribunal may see things differently…