An individual’s employment status (whether that be employee, worker or self-employed) affects their entitlement to statutory employment rights.
Prior to taking on an individual to undertake work or services for you, it is important that you get their employment status right, that they are engaged under the correct type of contract and that what happens on the ground reflects their employment status.
Our specialists provide advice on employment status issues including applying the relevant test to the particular facts and circumstances to determine status.
We will also consider what is the best option with you, based on the relevant circumstances and your business needs.
If you are looking to engage a self-employed contractor/ consultant to provide services to your business (whether directly or via a limited company), we can advise you on employment status considerations and also prepare a consultancy agreement reflecting the arrangement.
We can advise you on potential liabilities when engaging consultants and build in appropriate business protections to include tax indemnities.
We can also advise on the off payroll working rules (if they apply to your organisation) and guide you through the process to make a determination and keep such a determination under review for the duration of the consultancy arrangement.
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