UK/Scotland self-employed but feels more like employed? Not sure what my rights are
Hi, I’m looking for some advice about my job situation in the UK/Scotland
I work in flooring (mainly wood flooring installs like herringbone, chevron, stairs etc). I’ve been in trades since I was about 19 and I’m 23 now.
I’m classed as self-employed but I’m starting to think it might not actually be genuine self-employment.
Basically:
I mainly work for one company
I’m told when to work and what jobs to do
I don’t really get a say in hours or schedule
I’m paid hourly (£14.50)
No holiday pay or sick pay
I just turn up and do the work as told
Tools/materials are sometimes missing and I’m still expected to get on with it
There’s no proper contract, just told I’m a subcontractor
It’s a very small company (just a couple of workers + the boss + sometimes another subcontractor).
I’m just wondering:
does this sound like false self-employment?
is it worth speaking to HMRC or about it?
what would actually happen if I did?
could anything change like holiday pay if it was wrong?
Not trying to cause issues, just trying to understand where I stand because it doesn’t really feel like normal self-employed work.
Any advice appreciated.