Britain's Gig Economy: A Web of Deception The Labour government's plans to overhaul employment rights have been hailed as a major step forward for workers.
However, new research suggests that millions are still being denied their basic entitlements due to the widespread misuse of self employment classifications.
The Fabian Society and Joseph Rowntree Foundation's joint report is a scathing indictment of the current system, which allows companies to exploit workers by labeling them as "independent contractors" or "workers" rather than employees.