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Gig economy workers such as delivery drivers and ride-hailing drivers are likely to be workers rather than self-employed — entitling them to National Minimum Wage, 5.6 weeks' holiday pay and protection from unlawful deductions. The Supreme Court ruled in Uber v Aslam (2021) that Uber drivers are workers.
Employment status is determined by the reality of the working relationship — not what the contract says. IR35 applies to those working through a personal service company.
Key areas covered: gig economy, worker status, Uber, delivery driver, platform work, employment status, IR35. Verified against GOV.UK and ACAS.
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UK workers and residents have significant legal protections covering employment, housing, benefits, consumer rights and more. These rights are enshrined in legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, the Housing Act 1988, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
UK Work Rights provides free, plain English guidance to help you understand where you stand. Our AI-powered checkers are regularly updated against GOV.UK, ACAS, Shelter, and Citizens Advice to ensure accuracy. We cover over 70 free AI rights checkers and 36 guides across employment, housing, benefits, consumer, driving, family and more.
While our guidance covers the vast majority of common situations, complex or high-stakes cases may benefit from professional advice. For employment issues contact ACAS (free) or the Citizens Advice helpline on 0800 144 8848. For housing, Shelter can help on 0808 800 4444.
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