Hello,
I have been contracting at the same company for just under 3 years. I first started working as a contractor for an agency, contracted to the company I work at. Then in Oct 2009 I set up a limited company, so now I send my timesheet to my accountant, who invoices my agency, who invoice the company I work at. Complicated, but I get a slightly better income.
The company have told me that they are ending my contract around the end of April or May. At least this gives me time to find something else.
My question is this, as I have worked at the same place for so long, what rights do I have? I know I come under IR35 and was completely honest when I set up my company.
I did apply for a job with the company, but they said that because of my health issues, they could not take me on. I am Epileptic and cannot work nights. I even supplied a letter from my doctor. They said that because they are changing the structure and they need people to be able to work nights, and a shift rota, my issues meant that they could not take me on.
Under my rights and because I worked here so long, is there any claim I can make against the company?
My understanding, which could be flawed, was that if you have been employed as a contractor for over 2 years at the same company, they have to treat you as a company employee?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thank you.
Peergint.
I have been contracting at the same company for just under 3 years. I first started working as a contractor for an agency, contracted to the company I work at. Then in Oct 2009 I set up a limited company, so now I send my timesheet to my accountant, who invoices my agency, who invoice the company I work at. Complicated, but I get a slightly better income.
The company have told me that they are ending my contract around the end of April or May. At least this gives me time to find something else.
My question is this, as I have worked at the same place for so long, what rights do I have? I know I come under IR35 and was completely honest when I set up my company.
I did apply for a job with the company, but they said that because of my health issues, they could not take me on. I am Epileptic and cannot work nights. I even supplied a letter from my doctor. They said that because they are changing the structure and they need people to be able to work nights, and a shift rota, my issues meant that they could not take me on.
Under my rights and because I worked here so long, is there any claim I can make against the company?
My understanding, which could be flawed, was that if you have been employed as a contractor for over 2 years at the same company, they have to treat you as a company employee?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thank you.
Peergint.
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