ESM0527 - Guide to determining status: control over how work is done - examples
Example 1
Worker A is engaged as a market researcher. Detailed instructions are provided on how to carry out the duties. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse 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. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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 “expertâ€� 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.