Originally posted by stonecircle
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Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostCan anyone translate for us non-IT folks? When I understand the question I'll reply on the IR35 bit!
Theoretically, you are using your own equipment, but you'd need client permission to use your own kit on their network. If there was an investigation and HMRC asked the client "did he use a client laptop?" and they say "yes", you then say "a-ha! I was only pretending to use their laptop, I was really using my own!".
The client then goes ape tulip because you've been using your own equipment on their network without permission, and you check your insurance in case they sue you.
It doesn't show anything in terms of MOO, D&C or RoS, though, so is irrelevant in terms of an IR35 investigation.Comment
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Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostCan anyone translate for us non-IT folks? When I understand the question I'll reply on the IR35 bit!
IR35 pales into insignificance.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostYou convert a real computer into an image. You then open that image on your own computer as a virtual machine. So you are using your own equipment, and then emulating the client equipment on that.
Theoretically, you are using your own equipment, but you'd need client permission to use your own kit on their network. If there was an investigation and HMRC asked the client "did he use a client laptop?" and they say "yes", you then say "a-ha! I was only pretending to use their laptop, I was really using my own!".
The client then goes ape tulip because you've been using your own equipment on their network without permission, and you check your insurance in case they sue you.
It doesn't show anything in terms of MOO, D&C or RoS, though, so is irrelevant in terms of an IR35 investigation.Comment
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Originally posted by malvolio View Post"Can I use a faked network address so I can plug my own laptop into the client's protected network without them knowing", which is a clear breach of both the client's policies (probably, and also invalidates both their and his PI insurances) and the Computer Misuse Act (definitely).
IR35 pales into insignificance.
I take your point though!Comment
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Yes, you should always use your own laptop. Buy your own coffee too, don't even think about using the clients coffee machine. I'd be wary about using their toilet facilities too...you wouldn't want to jeopardise your IR35 status. Only permies take a tulip at work.Comment
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostOnly permies take a tulip at work.Comment
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostSeems a good way to get walked off site very quickly, if that's the aim. So a feeble IR35 defence at best but not much use for earnings or the next contract.
What does the client system usage policy say; you know, that text you always ignore when you log on...?Comment
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Originally posted by RasputinDude View PostSurely one of the most attractive aspects of contacting is knowing that you are getting paid £5 to take a dump on the client's time."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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There is only one thing more dangerous IR35 and that appears to be knowing a little bit about IR35. It strikes me you can do more damage knowing a little bit than you can not knowing or caring about it.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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