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Self-employment module

Questions 44

selfemployment_w13.jsprby4

S/emp: date accounts began: year

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsprem

S/emp: date accounts ended: month

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsprey4

S/emp: date accounts ended: year

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissem

COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Januarym_jsseissem1 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 1: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
2Februarym_jsseissem2 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 2: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
3Marchm_jsseissem3 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 3: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
4Aprilm_jsseissem4 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 4: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
5Maym_jsseissem5 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 5: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
6Junem_jsseissem6 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 6: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
7Julym_jsseissem7 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 7: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end month
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)
and if JSSEISSOUT = 1 (Application was approved)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissby4

COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start year

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)
and if JSSEISSOUT = 1 (Application was approved)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissey4

COVID-19 SEISS grant period: end year

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)
and if JSSEISSOUT = 1 (Application was approved)

selfemployment_w13.jsttwtb

S/emp: commuting time

Type: number

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)
and if JSTTWT = 1 (Time taken to get to work is provided)

selfemployment_w13.jswktrv

S/emp: mode(s) of transport to work

Type: multichoice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: And how do you usually get to your place of work MULTIJOBS > 1for this job?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Drive myself by car or vanm_jswktrv1 (m_indresp) Drive myself by car or van
2Get a lift with someone from householdm_jswktrv2 (m_indresp) Get a lift with someone from household
3Get a lift with someone outside the householdm_jswktrv3 (m_indresp) Get a lift with someone outside the household
4Motorcycle/moped/scooterm_jswktrv4 (m_indresp) Motorcycle/moped/scooter
5Taxi/minicabm_jswktrv5 (m_indresp) Taxi/minicab
6Bus/coachm_jswktrv6 (m_indresp) Bus/coach
7Trainm_jswktrv7 (m_indresp) Train
8Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railwaym_jswktrv8 (m_indresp) Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railway
9Cyclem_jswktrv9 (m_indresp) Cycle
10Walkm_jswktrv10 (m_indresp) Walk
97Otherm_jswktrv97 (m_indresp) Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)

selfemployment_w13.jsprf

S/emp: net profit in last yearly account

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW / CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: What was the amount of (your share of) the profit or loss figure shown on these accounts for this period?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsownamt

Non-business amount per month

Type: number

Source: FRS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Thinking of the last 12 months, on average how much have you taken EACH MONTH for these non-business purposes?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1|3 (Annual business accounts are (or will be) prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSWORKAC = 1 (Has separate accounts for work/business and private finances)
and if JSOWNSUM = 1 (Draws from work account for non-business purposes)

selfemployment_w13.jstypeb

S/emp: nature of employment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Which of these best describes your employment situation MULTIJOBS > 1for your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN...

OptionLabel
1Running a business or a professional practice
2Partner in a business or a professional practice
3Working for myself
4A sub-contractor
5Doing freelance work
6Or self-employed in some other way?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsprbm

S/emp: date accounts began: month

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE IF PREPARED BY ACCOUNTANT PLEASE ENTER THE BEGINNING MONTH

Text: What is the most recent period for which accounts have been prepared for HM Revenue and Customs MULTIJOBS > 1for your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN> ?

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jspl

S/emp: work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Where do you mainly work MULTIJOBS > 1in your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN? Is it...

OptionLabel
1At home
2From your own home
3From separate business premises
4From a van or stall
5From client's or customer's premises
6Driving or travelling around
97Or from some other place?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissbm

COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE ENTER THE BEGINNING MONTH

Text: Which period does the grant cover?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Januarym_jsseissbm1 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 1: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
2Februarym_jsseissbm2 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 2: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
3Marchm_jsseissbm3 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 3: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
4Aprilm_jsseissbm4 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 4: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
5Maym_jsseissbm5 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 5: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
6Junem_jsseissbm6 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 6: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
7Julym_jsseissbm7 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 7: COVID-19 SEISS grant period: start month
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)
and if JSSEISSOUT = 1 (Application was approved)

selfemployment_w13.jshrs

S/emp: hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL, GIVE AVERAGE WRITE IN HOURS ENTER TO THE NEAREST HOUR

Text: How many hours in total do you usually work in a week MULTIJOBS = 1in your job MULTIJOBS > 1in your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN>?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsprhr

Number hours choose to work per week

Type: number

Source: HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: THIS INCLUDES ANY WORK DONE AT THE WORKPLACE AND AT HOME. IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THEY WOULD PREFER NOT TO WORK AT ALL, EMPHASISE THAT THIS ALSO MEANS THEY WILL RECEIVE NO INCOME FROM WAGES OR SALARY.

Text: In total, how many hours a week, on average, would you choose to work MULTIJOBS > 1for this job? Again, take into account how that would affect your income.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSHRCPR = 1 | 3 (Would choose to work fewer or more hours than now.)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissam

COVID-19 SEISS amount awarded

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: How much were you awarded for this JSSEISSNUM greater than 1first/second/third/fourth grant?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)
and if JSSEISSOUT = 1 (Application was approved)

selfemployment_w13.jspayu

Average income from job/business

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW / CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT ENTER TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: After paying for any materials, equipment or goods that you use(d) in your work, what was your weekly or monthly income, on average, MULTIJOBS = 1from this job/business MULTIJOBS > 1from your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN over the last 12 months?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if (JSACCS = 2|3|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 2|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 1 & (JSOWNSUM = 2|DK|REF)) | JSPRF = DK|REF (Business accounts have not been prepared or not yet been prepared OR does not have separate work and private bank accounts OR has separate work and private bank accounts but does not draw money from work account for non-business purposes)

selfemployment_w13.jsownsum

Draw money for non-business

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: CODE "YES" IF ANY APPLY

Text: Do you draw money from your work account for any non-business purposes, such as any of these?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1|3 (Annual business accounts are (or will be) prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSWORKAC = 1 (Has separate accounts for work/business and private finances)

selfemployment_w13.jsowotam

Non-business average amount

Type: number

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: On average, how much is that each month?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1|3 (Annual business accounts are (or will be) prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSWORKAC = 1 (Has separate accounts for work/business and private finances)
and if JSOWNSUM = 1 (Draws from work account for non-business purposes)
and if JSOWNOTH = 1 (Receives other non-business income)

selfemployment_w13.jsnitax

S/emp: pays own NI

Type: choice

Source: LFS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Do you pay your own National Insurance and Tax or is this usually deducted by the organisation(s) you work for, for example, your client, employer, agency etc. MULTIJOBS > 1for this job?

OptionLabel
1Pay your own National Insurance and Tax
2Pay your own National Insurance or Tax but not both
3National Insurance and tax deducted by the organisation(s) you work for, for example, your client, employer, agency, etc.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jswah

Working at home

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 survey

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How frequently do you work at home MULTIJOBS > 1in this job?

OptionLabel
1Always
2Often
3Sometimes
4Never

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPl = 2|3|4|5|6 (works somewhere other than at home)

selfemployment_w13.jspyni

Job/business income: whether before NI

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is that figure before deduction of National Insurance?

OptionLabel
1Yes, before NI
2No, after NI

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if (JSACCS = 2|3|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 2|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 1 & (JSOWNSUM = 2|DK|REF)) | JSPRF = DK|REF (Business accounts have not been prepared or not yet been prepared OR does not have separate work and private bank accounts OR has separate work and private bank accounts but does not draw money from work account for non-business purposes)
and if JSPAYU <> MIS|DF|REF (Average income from job/business is not missing, don't know or refused)

selfemployment_w13.sempintro

Main job intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: The following questions are about your main job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN>.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jspart

S/emp: own account or partnership

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are you working on your own account or are you in partnership with someone else?

OptionLabel
1Own account (sole owner)
2In partnership

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsboss

S/emp: hires employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any employees MULTIJOBS > 1in your job as a/an <JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsttwt

S/emp: commuting time provided

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Text: About how much time does it usually take for you to get to work each day, door to door?

OptionLabel
1Write in number of minutes
2Doesn't apply

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)

selfemployment_w13.jssize

S/emp: number of employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How many people do you employ MULTIJOBS > 1for this job?

OptionLabel
11 - 2
23 - 9
310 - 24
425 - 49
550 - 99
6100 - 199
7200 - 499
8500 - 999
91000 or more
10Don't know but fewer than 25
11Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSBOSS = 1 (Have employees)

selfemployment_w13.jshrcpr

Change hours work per week

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: If you could choose the number of hours you work each week MULTIJOBS > 1for this job, and taking into account how that would affect your income, would you prefer to work...

OptionLabel
1Fewer hours than you do now?
2About the same hours as you do now?
3Or more hours than you do now?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissout

Covid-19 SEISS application outcome

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: JSSEISSNUM greater than 1Thinking about the first/second/third/fourth application, wJSSEISSNUM = 1What was the outcome of this application?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1My application was approvedm_jsseissout1 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 1: COVID-19 SEISS application outcome
2My application is being processedm_jsseissout2 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 2: COVID-19 SEISS application outcome
3My application was unsuccessfulm_jsseissout3 (m_indresp) SEISS no. 3: COVID-19 SEISS application outcome

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)

selfemployment_w13.jsprtx

Sole accounts: whether before tax

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is that figure before deduction of income tax?

OptionLabel
1Yes, before tax
2No, after tax

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSPRF <> MIS|DK|REF (Net profit last year is not missing, don't know or refused)
and if JSPRLS = 1 (Amount stated refers to profit/earnings)

selfemployment_w13.jsprni

Sole accounts: whether before NI

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is that figure before deduction of National Insurance?

OptionLabel
1Yes, before NI
2No, after NI

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSPRF <> MIS|DK|REF (Net profit last year is not missing, don't know or refused)
and if JSPRLS = 1 (Amount stated refers to profit/earnings)

selfemployment_w13.jsworkac

Work account

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: Do you have separate bank or building society accounts for your work and your private finances?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1|3 (Annual business accounts are (or will be) prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissnum

Covid-19 number SEISS grants applied for

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grants have you applied for?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSSEISSAP = 1 (Made Self-Emp Income Support Scheme application)

selfemployment_w13.jsprf_cawi

S/emp: net profit CAWI non-response statement

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. What was the amount of (your share of) the profit or loss figure shown on these accounts for this period? Include any money subsequently put back into the business. Please provide an amount to the nearest pound.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & JSPRF = MIS (Mode is CAWI AND self-employed net profit is Missing.)

selfemployment_w13.jsaccs

S/emp: draws up profit/loss accounts

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: In this job/business are annual business accounts prepared for HM Revenue and Customs for tax purposes?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Not yet but will be

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jsownoth

Other non-business income

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: Apart from any drawings from the bank/building society, do you receive any other income from this job/business, for personal use?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1|3 (Annual business accounts are (or will be) prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSWORKAC = 1 (Has separate accounts for work/business and private finances)
and if JSOWNSUM = 1 (Draws from work account for non-business purposes)

selfemployment_w13.jsprls

Sole accounts: Whether profit/loss

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does this figure relate to profit or loss?

OptionLabel
1Profit/earnings
2Loss

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSACCS = 1 (Annual business accounts are prepared for HM Revenue and Customs)
and if JSPRF <> MIS|DK|REF (Net profit last year is not missing, don't know or refused)

selfemployment_w13.jsseissap

COVID-19 Self-Emp Income Support Scheme Application

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: You may have been eligible for a grant under the coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. Have you ever applied for this type of grant?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3No, not yet but I will do

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)

selfemployment_w13.jspayw

Job/business income: pay period (weeks)

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Was that weekly or monthly income?

OptionLabel
1Weekly income
2Monthly income
97Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if (JSACCS = 2|3|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 2|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 1 & (JSOWNSUM = 2|DK|REF)) | JSPRF = DK|REF (Business accounts have not been prepared or not yet been prepared OR does not have separate work and private bank accounts OR has separate work and private bank accounts but does not draw money from work account for non-business purposes)
and if JSPAYU <> MIS|DF|REF (Average income from job/business is not missing, don't know or refused)

selfemployment_w13.jspytx

Job/business income: whether before tax

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is that figure before deduction of income tax?

OptionLabel
1Yes, before tax
2No, after tax

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if (JSACCS = 2|3|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 2|DK|REF) | (JSWORKAC = 1 & (JSOWNSUM = 2|DK|REF)) | JSPRF = DK|REF (Business accounts have not been prepared or not yet been prepared OR does not have separate work and private bank accounts OR has separate work and private bank accounts but does not draw money from work account for non-business purposes)
and if JSPAYU <> MIS|DF|REF (Average income from job/business is not missing, don't know or refused)

selfemployment_w13.jsmainwktrv

Main mode of travel to work: computed

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)

selfemployment_w13.jsttwtb_cawi

Time taken to get to work (CAWI)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 (Mode is CAWI)

selfemployment_w13.jswktrvfar

S/emp: main mode of transport to work

Type: choice

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Which do you use for the furthest part of your journey to work?

OptionLabel
1Drive myself by car or van
2Get a lift with someone from household
3Get a lift with someone outside the household
4Motorcycle/moped/scooter
5Taxi/minicab
6Bus/coach
7Train
8Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railway
9Cycle
10Walk
97Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBS = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 (Has one job and is self-employed OR Has more than 1 jobs and is self-employed in the main job)
and if JSPL > 2 (Work somewhere other than at home)
and if More than one response at JSWKTRV (Uses more than one mode of transport to get to work)

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