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BAWON helps members negotiate fair employment contracts or defend themselves against changes that would have a negative effect on their employment status. This section explains what the law says about employment status and what your rights are.
The Law and Your Rights
Your employment status defines what employment rights you have. You can be:
- an employee;
- a worker;
- self-employed.
An employee has greater protection and more employment rights than a worker. If you are self-employed you have very few employment rights because you are your own boss.
If your employer suggests a change to your contract and you are a member, discuss it with your BAWON representative or call BAWON direct on +264 61 217 964 to check that the changes will not affect your employment status and your rights.
Your employer might say you have a specific status to avoid paying taxes and national insurance for you, or so that they do not have to grant you all your employment rights. If you do not belong to a trade union the only way you can challenge your employment status is by making a claim to an employment tribunal.
If you are a member of BAWON and suspect that your employment status is not correct, speak to your BAWON rep.
Not yet a BAWON member? Find out how you can join BAWON.
Taking Action
BAWON helps members negotiate fair employment contracts or defend themselves against changes that would have a negative effect on their employment status.
The restructuring of a company may threaten your status as an employee. By taking advantage of the power of collective bargaining, BAWON members can fight against changes that could reduce your employment rights.
Many BAWON branches have negotiating teams and we organise regional training courses to develop our staff and our reps’ negotiating skills.
The more BAWON members in your organisation, the greater your power to negotiate.
BAWON helps members negotiate fair employment contracts or defend themselves against changes that would have a negative affect on their employment status.
Need help now?
- Read the guidance on issues at work for BAWON members
- Talk to your local BAWON rep for advice
- Call BAWON direct on +264 61 217 964
- Not a member yet? Join BAWON now
