> Otherwise, it seems like it would be fairly easy to audit Uber (etc) “contractors” and to collect that money. Yes, this could, and should happen, most Uber d

> Otherwise, it seems like it would be fairly easy to audit Uber (etc) “contractors” and to collect that money. Yes, this could, and should happen, most Uber drivers would not be correctly filing their taxes and NI contributions, almost all would likely end up with hefty fines or prison time. Most of those drivers are going to then be pissed at Uber for not making it clear to them that as contractors they are responsible for paying NI contributions and properly filing self-employed contractor status taxes. It wouldn't be pretty, but it'd be fun. But since Uber were simply forced to accept that their drivers are employees, and thus Uber is responsible for the 13% NI contributions, it won't happen to Uber at least.