What is it and what does it cover?

Employment law regulates the legal relationship between an Employer and person/s carrying out work for that employer. Employment law is a complex area, which has changed significantly over the last few years with the introduction of new legislation. Employment law issues are never straightforward and every case is different, that is why it is important to consult a Solicitor. It is important to secure the correct advice whether you are an employer or an employee.

Am I an ‘Employee? A ‘Contractor’? Or a ‘Deemed Employee’?

Employees work under a contract of service while a person providing services under a contract for services is classified as an Independent Contractor. Persons carrying out work for an Employer not readily fitting into one of these two categories may be deemed to be employees of a third party or a sub-contractor. Given that a person must establish ‘employee’ status in order to qualify to benefit under most employment statutes the status of persons carrying out work has frequently come under legal consideration. There are many factors that go into determing any given relationship and we can assist you in classifying your status if your situation does not fall neatly into one of the two categories above.