IR35 - Cutting Through the Complexity

Introduction

IR35 continues to reshape the contracting landscape and remains one of the most significant challenges for organisations that engage contingent workers.

The legislation is complex, and missteps can be costly - not only in terms of potential tax liabilities, but also in reputational risk and the disruption that compliance failures can cause to business operations. Yet, when understood and applied correctly, it enables organisations to engage flexible talent with confidence.

This seminar has been designed to cut through the confusion. Whether you are responsible for HR, finance, compliance, recruitment, or legal strategy, this seminar will give you the knowledge and tools to navigate IR35 with confidence and protect your organisation in an evolving regulatory landscape.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• The origins of IR35 and why it matters today
• The latest reforms and legal framework (public vs private sector)
• How to apply employment status tests with confidence
• Compliance strategies - SDS, record-keeping, liability chains
• Insights from real tribunal cases and HMRC enforcement activity
• Hands-on practice with case studies and scenarios