You should never be treated differently because of your employment status
There is no justifiable reason why some benefits remain exclusive for employees. We work tirelessly to make sure you face no discrimination from the system for choosing to work in this way.
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Our research
We make a difference with insights into women in self-employment.
Women in self-employment 2022
Read our research on the motivations, experiences and obstacles faced by women in self-employment.
Women in self-employment 2020
This nationally representative research reviewed the key challenges faced by women in self-employment and how government can better support them.
Advice
Got a question on self-employment?
Follow our advice and guides and boost your self-employed career.
What else we've said on women in self-employment...
Recently, we’re seeing worrying signs that recent increases in women in self-employment are being reversed. But what's behind this, and what can be done about it?
IPSE's Vicks Rodwell outlines the case for bringing Maternity Allowance in line with Statutory Maternity Pay so that freelance mothers can benefit from the initia...
Despite the onset of the pandemic, the ensuing lockdown restrictions and subsequent economic damage that has perpetuated for over twelve months now, women in self...
