Does IR35 apply to my business?
There are so many unanswered questions going on in the UK at the moment and so many of them revolve around peoples’ work and livelihoods. The current pandemic is creating lots of uncertainty for so many and for so many reasons and given this, Brookson Legal would like to provide some clarity on an area […]
Importance of engaging and collaborating with your contract workers ahead of the IR35 changes
Ahead of the implementation of the IR35 changes in April 2021, end-hirers should be in the process of undertaking assessments of their contracting workforce and working towards producing Status Determination Statements (“SDS”). Whilst different organisations will approach the assessment process differently, it is clear that effective communication with workers is of significant value. Many contractors […]
IR35 – New Year, New Rules
As we head into 2021, whether you are a contractor, recruiter or end-hirer, the impending changes to the IR35 legislation should be a top priority as we progress towards the 6th of April. Background In the lead up to the year 2000, there was an increase in the number of workers leaving fulltime employment and […]
Importance of ensuring full visibility and compliance throughout your workforce
As we approach the delayed deadline of IR35 in the Private Sector, many organisations will be focussed on ensuring that their contingent workforce has been engaged compliantly, has obtained a status determination statement and has shown reasonable care to arrive at their decision on whether a contractor is inside or outside of IR35. What are […]
IR35 – Companies Who Get It Wrong, Will Lose Out
Read our guest blog from Glenn at GGJ Global Consulting Limited where he shares his option on IR35 and who will lose out if this is done wrong. Read more below: Over the last few years, private UK companies and the government have been struggling when it comes to getting IR35 right, you could argue […]
IR35 Now is the Time: Contractor Insights
In partnership with In-house Recruitment, Brookson’s Paul Lloyd and Matt Fryer recently sat down with IHR’s Natasha Preocanin to discuss discuss the latest results of our IR35 UK Contractors survey “IR35: NOW is the time” conducted during the delay. About the IR35 Research In 2019 we conducted an insights report; “Avoiding an IR35 Talent Drain”. This report showed the […]
Understanding your obligations in the supply chain
The countdown to the IR35 legislative changes is well underway and now is the time to ask, how ready are you? Whether you are the end-hirer, fee payer or contractor, all parties have a role to play in the run-up to April 2021 and beyond. End-Hirers I’m sure you’ve all heard by now that from […]
The risk of using CEST and demonstrating ‘Reasonable Care’
When the IR35 Legislation is extended into the Private Sector in April 2021, End-Hirers will be required to demonstrate ‘Reasonable Care’ in determining the status of their off-payroll workers. In the run-up to the 2020 implementation date, many organisations default position was to use HMRC’s CEST Tool, however, it should be thoroughly considered if this […]
Adapting your hiring strategy for IR35
In partnership with In-house Recruitment, Brookson’s Paul Lloyd recently sat down with IHR’s Natasha Preocanin to discuss the importance of employers fully understanding the impacts IR35 will have on the supply chain and the everyday management of their talent strategy after it comes into effect in April next year. IR35 should be well underway for any […]
IR35: Preparing for Change
In partnership with In-house Recruitment, Brookson’s Matthew Fryer recently sat down with IHR’s Natasha Preocanin to discuss everything IR35. With these changes coming into effect for private sector companies from 6 April 2021 now is the time to begin preparing for IR35. With the clock ticking, there are a number of key points end-hirers need […]