If you are ill and cannot work, this page explains what you may be entitled to from your employer.

Under UK law, employees and ‘workers’ are entitled to certain rights, including a minimum wage. We explain what the current national minimum wage (NMW) is and what you should do if you do not receive it. If you are 21 or over, there is also the national living wage (NLW), which we explain below.

The employment rights you are entitled to can depend on your employment status. There are three main statuses to consider – self-employed, ‘worker’ and employee. 

HMRC can help you determine whether you are employed or self-employed.

This page gives more information on your employment status where you are someone who is, or will be, providing services in your individual capacity. Employment status can be important if you are running a limited company. If you want more information about employment status in the context of this ...

Employment status describes the nature of the relationship between an engager and a worker – for example, employment or self-employment.