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Freelancer Rights

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  • 11-07-2019 7:35pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Regular user but un-reg for this one.

    I have been working in a company as a freelancer/contractor for the past 3 years.

    Every 6 months they give me a new contract which basically says I have to obey all the company rules but at the same time I have no rights at all.

    I am working a full time job like other employees in the company

    Last year I asked to be taken off freelance position and was told NO!

    Is that legal? Can they refuse to make me an employee even though I am doing the exact same thing as legacy employees in the company.

    Most recently I requested holidays and was refused. They are too busy etc. I explained that I was a freelancer and that I didn't actually have to 'request' holidays, I could simply say that I was not available for work but they keep reminding me that I have to follow all company rules etc.

    So after 3 years do I have any protected rights at all or is it all on their side?

    Sorry if I sound a bit vague.


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