Employee or self-employed?

Seven questions based on the features of dependent work (závislá práca) in Section 1(2) of the Labour Code and common indicators from practice. What counts is the actual situation, not what the contract says.

01 / SUPERIORITY AND SUBORDINATIONWho decides when and where the work is done?

The client (fixed hours, attendance, approving time off)The worker, working to the agreed deadline for the result

02 / INSTRUCTIONSHow is the way the work is done directed?

The client gives ongoing instructions on how to do the workA result is agreed; the method is up to the worker

03 / PERSONAL PERFORMANCECan the worker send someone else instead or use a subcontractor?

No, they must do the work personallyYes, they can

04 / IN THE CLIENT’S NAMEHow does the worker present themselves to others?

As part of the client’s team (company e-mail, business card, clothing)Under their own name, as an independent supplier

05 / INDICATOR: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTWhose are the means of work (tools, computer, materials, premises)?

The client’sThe worker’s

06 / INDICATOR: PAY AND RISKHow is the work paid?

A regular flat amount for time, regardless of resultsA price for the result; the worker bears the risk if things go badly

07 / INDICATOR: CLIENTSDoes the worker also work for other clients?

No, in practice only for this clientYes, they have several clients

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