Contract types and employer responsibilities: Freelancers, consultants and contractors

If you hire a freelancer, consultant or contractor it means that:

• they are self-employed or are part of other companies
• they often look after their own tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
• they might not be entitled to the same rights as workers, such as minimum wage
• you’re still responsible for their health and safety

• Previous : Agency staff
• Next : Zero-hours contracts

1. Step 1: Decide what type of employee you need

2. and Check you can afford to take on employees

3. Step 2: Make your workplace safe and accessible for employees

4. Step 3: Register as an employer and set up PAYE

5. Step 4: Check your responsibilities around workplace pensions

6. Step 5: Get Employers’ Liability insurance

7. Step 6: Recruit and employ staff

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