Govt continues to exclude self-employed from pensions, experts warn

The government has promised an overhaul of employment rights to improve conditions for millions of workers, including those in the gig economy. The changes include stricter enforcement of holiday and sick pay rights, and higher fines for firms that breach contracts or mistreat staff. It said the reforms were in response to the Taylor Review, which investigated what impact modern working practices are having on the world of work. Published on 11 July 2017, it suggested the self-employed should be auto-enrolled into a pension scheme through the self-assessment process.  Business s...