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IR35: Retaining Talented Contractors

Since their IR35 status was taken out of their hands by the 2021 reform, many contractors are concerned that they'll find themselves working

IR35: What Contractors are Looking for From Recruiters

Care and attentionIR35 determinations can be complex and time consuming, requiring specialist expertise and resources. Where these resources are not

How Has IR35 Reform Affected the Contracting Industry?

In the run up to IR35 reform a lot was written about the potential effects on contractors, recruiters and end clients. The reform has now been with us

Private Sector IR35 Reform: Why not Engaging PSCs is Too Risky for Recruiters

IR35 reform has been with us since April 2021 and any end client who doesn't class as a small private company and is hiring contractors who trade

Private Sector IR35 Reform: Help Your Clients Maintain “Reasonable Care”

For a number of reasons, most often resourcing issues or time constraints, we’re still seeing end clients using “blanket” or “role based” IR35

What Recruiters Need to Know About IR35

As a recruiter, you don't need to be an expert in the IR35 legislation, but you do need to know the broad strokes of how it affects your

IR35 : How Your Clients Can Avoid Losing Contractors

Since April 2021 most end clients have been responsible for determining the IR35 status of any contractors they engage. As this decision has a marked

Can Recruiters Turn IR35 into a Competitive Advantage?

The contracting industry has been adjusting to IR35 reform since April 2021, and as those adjustments take effect the commercial landscape will

Why Umbrella Employment is the Best Option if You’re Inside IR35

Contractors who are working inside IR35 and therefore need a PAYE solution will almost always be better off being employed by an umbrella company. So,

A Reminder of the Complexity of IR35 Status Determinations

If we didn’t know it already, the Court of Appeals decisions in the Paul Hawksbee and Kaye Adams cases have reaffirmed the complexity of IR35 decision

What Can You Do if Your Client Makes a Blanket IR35 Determination?

What Can You Do if Your Client Makes a Blanket IR35 Determination?We know a lot of contractors are worried that their clients will use blanket

How to Help Your Clients Assess IR35 Status Correctly A Video for Recruiters

How to Help Your Clients Assess IR35 Status CorrectlyMost end clients are now responsible for assessing the IR35 status of any contractors they

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