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Hiring and firing are some of the more arduous and potentially risk-laden aspects of running every business. The temptation can often be to employ self-employed service providers to avoid the hassles of employing individuals on a full-time basis. The risk is that these service providers can in certain circumstances be deemed to be employed. The consequences can include unfair & wrongful dismissal, discrimination and wages claims and retrospective claims for PAYE & National Insurance contributions. In short exactly the sort of issues the arangement was supposed to avoid. Potential good news for the service provider/employee but drastically bad news for the employing party! If you are the latter we can help minimise your loss. If the former we can help you maximise your benefits! Whichever camp you find yourself yourself in you will have the benefit of our expertise and experience in this difficult and sometimes complex area. We recently won a groundbreaking case which should make even employing lawyers everywhere sit up and reconsider their service provision arrangements. That puts us at the forefront of the market in this area so you know you will be in good hands! |