Do UK employers force new employees to go for self-employment?
UK laws are stringent about this. Certain criteria apply, which decides one way or another. Neither employer nor employee can choose the option. Where an employer tries to force this on staff, and doesn’t meet his legal obligations, he can be made to pay all liabilities of employees, plus penalties out of his own pocket. Look at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk , and put employment status in search engine. If a worker’s status is in doubt, any tax office can put you in touch with a Status Inspector for a ruling.
