What Is The Difference Between A Lap Dancer And A Taxicab Driver

The question of employment status is a vexed area of the law; it is often far from easy to accurately determine the employment status of an individual. We will all be familiar with the following definitions:

"Employee" | "Self Employed" | "Worker"

The aim of this article is to explore what these different definitions actually mean to businesses and individuals offering services on the Isle of Man.

Statutory Definitions

Section 173(1) of the Isle of Man Employment Act 2006 sets out the definition of employee and worker as follows:

"Employee" means an individual who has entered into or works under (or where the employment has ceased, worked under) a contract of employment.