Worker A is engaged as a market researcher. Detailed
instructions are provided on how to carry out the duties. These
include instructions on who to interview, what questions to ask,
what order to ask those questions and how to ask those questions
amongst others. A is given little flexibility over how to carry out
the job. This is a strong pointer towards employment.
Example 2
Worker B is engaged as a plasterer. The contract stipulates
that B is to plaster 4 houses in a good and workmanlike manner.
Payment will only be made if work is carried out to a satisfactory
standard. The contractor makes a quality control check but has no
right of control over how B completes the contract. This lack of
control is a mild pointer towards self-employment.
Example 3
Worker C is engaged as an airline pilot. The airline for
which C works determines the flight schedule. However, once on
board the plane C is in charge of the aircraft and complete
responsibility for it and the safety of all passengers. As a
skilled pilot C is an “expert” in that field. In this
context the absence of control is of little use in determining
status and you need to look at other factors.
