Government to front 80% of wages up to £2500/month

[KinooOrKinog]

I think Sunak said this during his speech on Friday but I could be wrong.

If umbrella contractors aren’t covered, I’m puzzled to what our status actually is. Are we employees or self employed?

You're a no rights employee. An employee only for tax purposes. Same as those on zero hours contracts.

[Jemetpl]

You're a no rights employee. An employee only for tax purposes. Same as those on zero hours contracts.

Please refer me to the specific legislation that sets out this status.

[SueEllen]

Please refer me to the specific legislation that sets out this status.

There are bits of legislation and when you out them together you fall through the gaps.

[KinooOrKinog]

There are bits of legislation and when you out them together you fall through the gaps.

Yes this. It's part of what all the fuss over IR35 changes has been about.

[vwdan]

Please refer me to the specific legislation that sets out this status.

That's now how the law works. You need to find the law which makes you an employee and gives you rights.