Self Employment?

gemmajenkins0208

Hey there so I'm asking for advice on behalf of my partner.

He started a job last week within the agricultural sector working for an independant farmer.

The guy told him that he will pay him £8 an hour, and that he would need to go self employed.

What does my partner have to do now then? He's not setting off on his own starting his own business, he is actually working for someone(albeit an individual), but all the sites online say to register if you are starting up your own business etc. I can't see anything about my partners situation.

Help?

pmlindyloo

It is possible that your partner is employed and his employer is trying to avoid paying income tax and NI contributions.

There is a good explanation here as to how you can tell the difference:

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guides/self-employment/am-i-employed-self-employed-both-or-neither

Does your partner have a contract?

gemmajenkins0208

No, he does not have a contract.

Thank you for the link. Will have a read

bugslet

I really hate this stuff. As lindyloo says, it's entirely possible that the farmer is wriggling out of paying tax and NI - if you are self-employed, you are going to have to sort out your tax arrangements, your SSP, your pension and your holiday pay.

phill99

If he is only working for one person/company and that company dicate his hours, times etc, then I would suggest IR35 would advise that he is actually employed.


Bear in mind that if he is on £8/hr and doesn't get sick pay, holiday pay, paid time off for bank holidays et, he will be earning, realistically £6 an hour.


This really is a scam and the government allow employers to get away with it.


Your partner would be better off getting another job!!

bugslet

phill99 wrote: »

If he is only working for one person/company and that company dicate his hours, times etc, then I would suggest IR35 would advise that he is actually employed.


Bear in mind that if he is on £8/hr and doesn't get sick pay, holiday pay, paid time off for bank holidays et, he will be earning, realistically £6 an hour.


This really is a scam and the government allow employers to get away with it.


Your partner would be better off getting another job!!

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As an employer, it really grates with me as well. We pay full PAYE, pension, holidays, SSP and pay them on days they don't work. Employers who go down the self employed route are making it harder for employers like me to continue.