Free employment status flowchart

Get employment status right every time

We've taken all the complicated employment status rules and turned them into one simple flowchart. Our flowchart has:

✔ Clear definitions: Understand the key characteristics and legal implications of each category.

✔ Visual guide: An easy-to-follow visual representation to help you quickly identify the appropriate classification for your team members.

✔ Practical tips: Essential insights to help you stay compliant and protect your business.

In the UK, these categories have different legal rights, like holiday pay entitlement and redundancy protection. Employees get full protections, workers have some rights like holidays and minimum wage, and contractors usually sit outside these systems. Our flowchart breaks down the vital differences in a way that’s easy to understand.
Misclassification can cost you serious money through legal claims. The UK government makes it clear that employment classification affects pay, leave, and working conditions. These rights can't be waived by contract. If you get this wrong, you could face tribunals or fines.
Yes. It walks you through the legal criteria for classifying team members so you can make compliant decisions and avoid disputes or tribunal claims before they happen. However, it is always best to seek professional advice.
Legal protection is part of it, but it also helps you treat your people fairly. Correct classification means staff get the rights they're entitled to, like holiday pay and rest breaks. This builds trust and consistency across your business.
Yes, the flowchart covers standard full-time, part-time, zero-hours, and contractor arrangements. For very specific cases like gig workers, our experts can point you to trusted ACAS resources for support.
We regularly review the latest UK case law and official guidance, including the government's employment status toolkit, to keep it accurate and up-to-date with changing employment regulations.