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
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
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
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
In order to make your home life run more smoothly, you’ve decided to get a cleaner in for a few hours each week. If you pay them “cash in hand”, will they be self-employed or your employee?
Published 25.04.2013
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
Your firm pays subcontractors, the details of which it reports to HMRC under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). However, your bookkeeper now says that you should be sending additional reports or
face fines. What’s she referring to?
Published 29.05.2018
The Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers who had been described as “self-employed” in their contracts were actually workers. Why did the Court reach this decision?
Published 09.03.2021
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
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