Worker status - unlawful/ wrongful dismissal not applicable?

[FLOBBYDOO]

Hi, I have worker status ( self employed) - I have recently had my work removed after 16 years of working for the same company. I am being advised that I cannot, as a worker, claim unfair or wrongful dismissal - as this only applies to employees.
However, I have been advised that I can try to claim discrimination detriment.. I am aware of the protected characteristics such as age, sex, reliogion etc. However, my discrimination I believe would fall under victimisation. I tried to help non Union members. Could anyone give me any advice please? Should I go directly to ACAS ?

[ULA]

I am confused you say you have worker status but then say you are self-employed, there is a distinct difference between these two,

If you fall into the worker status, you will have an employment contract with the company, often for a set period of time, you will be paid by the employer but the employer may not have the right to control when and where your work is done.

If you are self employed, then you are free to decide when, where, for whom and how you will do work, you can make your own sickness and holiday arrangements; and you pay your own tax and National Insurance.

So which category do you actually come into as that will have an impact upon your statutory rights.