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Re:The Challenges of Being in the New Contract Workforce by gaius on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @06:38AM (#16273118)
trump their right to freely choose the best employment option for them and their personal situation

Yes, because of the externalities. If an Uber driver in London gets sick, he or she will still be treated by the NHS despite Uber’s business model involves paying no employer’s NI.

If you want to say the NHS simply shouldn’t treat those who don’t contribute well that’s a whole ‘nother thing...

Re:The Challenges of Being in the New Contract Workforce by cbeach on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @07:01AM (#16273201)
Why would the developers of Uber pay employer’s NI for people using their smartphone app? Uber drivers are self-employed and pay tax accordingly.