DETERMINING EMPLOYMENT STATUS
It goes without saying that the determination of a person’s employment status is important in respect to their tax position and employment rights.
Broadly speaking, an individual will fall into one of three categories;
- Employee
- Worker
- Self-Employed
The HMRC have taken steps to make it clear as to what they see as the distinction between the three categories of employment, however it still requires careful assessment and consideration of the facts and the law to establish the status of an individual. An individual who is self-employed will be operating under a contract for services and NOT a contract of service.
HMRC have provided a wealth of information, clear guidelines and rules associated with clarifying how employment status is determined. As they see it there can be NO excuse for not being clear and more importantly correct in your status assessment and subsequent treatment for tax purposes of those that work for you.
HMRC have invested heavily through better systems and policing to clamp down on what they see as ‘false self-employment’ and the avoidance of tax and NI by both companies and workers. Worker employment status is no longer a matter of choice.
Why not check your workers situation NOW, just complete the form to the right and take the test, in a discreet manner, maintaining your confidentiality and privacy. You will quickly find out if your workers are at risk of being classed as employees - PAYE. Not only that but we will give you a FREE report that explains why your workers maybe at risk.
If you prefer the same test is on the HMRC's own website - https://tools.hmrc.gov.uk/esi/screen/ESI/en-GB/summary?user=guestSo what if you are at risk? Well we are here to help you and your company, if you want us to. We offer help and advice on how you can legally maintain a self-employed workforce within the new laws and regulations. Our advice is free and there is no obligation to do anything unless you really want to. Call today on 0208 901 2914 or click the 'Request A Call Back' button below, we are here to help you. Thank you.
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CHECK YOUR WORKERS EMPLOYMENT STATUS