We need a legally defined & enforceable ‘litmus test’ to prevent employer abuse of 'self-employment'

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We need a legally defined & enforceable ‘litmus test’ to prevent employer abuse of ‘self-employment’

A new study carried out by the National Institute of Economic & Social Research for the TUC reveals that the UK has seen significant growth in insecure forms of employment compared to other EU countries. The study links the growth to relatively weak legal protections for those in bogus self-employment, agency work and on zero-hour contracts.

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