The Doctors Laboratory ( TDL ) , a delivery company providing pathology services to the NHS , has admitted that five of its employees are not self - employed in an admission that carries potential implications for gig economy policies . The firm , which employs over 70 couriers , has stated that individuals on a range of different occupations are employed , meaning that they are entitled to rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay . Moyer-Lee said: “TDL’s recent admission of unlawful behaviour is further evidence that there has been widespread and rampant denial of employment rights with no consequence. Last month , eCourier , a Royal Mail subsidiary , also admitted that hundreds of its couriers were wrongly classified as self - employed .
The Doctors Laboratory ( TDL ) , a delivery company providing pathology services to the NHS , has admitted that five of its employees are not self - employed in an admission that carries potential implications for gig economy policies . The firm , which employs over 70 couriers , has stated that individuals on a range of different occupations are employed , meaning that they are entitled to rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay . Last month , eCourier , a Royal Mail subsidiary , also admitted that hundreds of its couriers were wrongly classified as self - employed .