I think I have to agree with a few others on this. Some people are celebrating this like it's a big victory for freelance contractors, I see it as exactly the opposite. She has won some holiday back pay, big deal. What this just proves is that she isn't actually a freelance contractor and is a disguised employee which is exactly what HMRC want.
If I wanted holiday pay, sick pay and all the other benefits a permie gets I'd avoid all the hassle and just become a permie. One of the reasons I work as a contractor is I don't really give a hoot about that stuff and am more than willing to forego them for the other benefits working freelance brings.
Can't help but feel this is shooting ourselves in the foot.
If I wanted holiday pay, sick pay and all the other benefits a permie gets I'd avoid all the hassle and just become a permie. One of the reasons I work as a contractor is I don't really give a hoot about that stuff and am more than willing to forego them for the other benefits working freelance brings.
Can't help but feel this is shooting ourselves in the foot.
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