The Court of Appeal has ruled that a plumber who was self-employed for tax purposes and personally registered for VAT was actually employed by the business that hired him. Should you be worried by
this ruling?
Published 03.03.2017
If you bring in outside help to complete work for one of your customers and something goes wrong, who will be in the firing line? And what steps can you take to protect yourself?
Published 19.01.2010
In June 2018 the Supreme Court ruled that a plumber was a worker directly engaged by the company that had hired him, rather than an “independent contractor” as stated in their contract. Why did this
happen?
Published 09.07.2018
Determining an individual’s employment status for the purposes of statutory employment rights can be a complex matter. What are the key tests that you need to be aware of when it comes to making this
determination?
Published 02.04.2024
You often use the same self-employed individuals to carry out work for your business. A colleague says that following the “Uber ruling”, these people aren’t really self-employed, they’re actually
your workers. Are they right?
Published 24.11.2016
Like many companies, the BBC often hires people who are self-employed. However, in its recent dealings with Jeremy Clarkson - who falls into this category - it gave the impression they can be sacked.
Is that true?
Published 16.04.2015
During a records check tax inspectors usually ask about contracted workers, e.g. self-employed drivers, consultants, etc. trying to argue that they’re actually employees. What precautions should you
take to protect your company?
Published 20.01.2015
On 6 April 2021 the IR35 rules are changing. If you provide services to clients in the private sector through an intermediary such as a personal service company, what steps can you take to
check if you’ll be affected?
Published 16.11.2020
Suppose HMRC had previously confirmed that an individual’s contract met its test for self-employed contractors. However, that same person is now alleging they’re an employee of your company. Surely
they can’t win this one?
Published 02.09.2011
Another company wants you to accept new, but less favourable, terms of business. It says that a refusal on your part will amount to “frustration” meaning that it can end the contract automatically
and walk away. Is this correct?
Published 24.11.2016