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I'm going to be doing the odd day here and there for my old employer. Currently a student. They are unwilling to accept invoices from me for the time that I work, so I am being put back on their books.
Other than job security, which bothers me not in the slightest, are there any problems this might cause me? e.g. tax, N.I. contributions, etc. I intend to discuss all this with them, but looking for some info in the meantime.
I swore I'd never work for them again, but hey ho when you've not got much money your morals tend to disappear for a while :/
are you self employed. if not then they don't have to give you a written contract but it will be implied that you have accepted (and indeed they too) their terms of employment. most contracts tend to be very similar and your statutory employment rights will always be present.
if you are self employed then mail them invoices via recorded delivery and they can't deny they recieved them and if they fail to pay then you have a leg to stand on at least.
Do you have to do the work yourself?
Are you told at any time what to do, where to carry out the work or when and how to do it?
Do you work a set amount of hours?
Can someone move you from task to task?
Are you paid by the hour, week, or month?
Can you get overtime pay or bonus payment?
If so you are employed and not self-employed. For them to treat you as self employed is tax evasion on their behalf which would open them up to prosecution.
As already stated you should have a contract of employment within 2 months of starting but you are covered by statutory rights. You want a job to earn cash and they have one for you, I don't really see what your problem is.
If you earn less than £7475 per annum with them and your a student then ensure they complete a P38(s) for you which will make it easier for you to get a refund through HMRC on any taxes paid on earnings below that limit.