Check the status of your workers You need to establish the status of your workers.  Are they employees or self employed? HMRCs general rule is a worker is: Employed if they work for you and don’t have the risks of running a business. Self-employed if they’re in business on their own account and are responsible for the success or failure of their business. For more criteria visit:    www.hmrc.gov.uk/paye/employees/start-leave/status.htm     [...]