The terms "workers" and "employees" are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between the two:
Employment Status: Employees are individuals who work under a contract of employment, either on a permanent or fixed-term basis, with an employer who has certain responsibilities towards them. Workers, on the other hand, are individuals who have a contract to perform work or services for a business, but who are not employees. This can include self-employed individuals, independent contractors, or gig workers.
Rights and Benefits: Employees typically have more legal rights and benefits than workers. For example, employees are entitled to minimum wage, sick pay, holiday pay, and protection against unfair dismissal, while workers may not be entitled to all of these rights.
Control and Supervision: Employees are generally subject to more control and supervision by their employer than workers. Employers have more say over when and how employees work, while workers typically have more autonomy in how they complete their work.
Tax and Social Security: Employers have certain tax and social security obligations towards their employees, such as deducting and paying taxes and social security contributions. These obligations may not apply to workers.
In general, employees are individuals who work under a contract of employment, while workers are individuals who perform work or services for a business, but may not have the same legal rights and benefits as employees.