Providing emergency contact details to the company you work for - IR35 flag?

[DigitalUser]

I'm assuming this is, but I've just been asked for the company I contract for to provide emergency contact details. I've replied stating that as is something I deem that only an employee would be required to do, and that given I am a business I am not required to do so as I do not fit the definition of an employee. Just wondered if anyone else has encountered this?

[Wanderer]

I'm assuming this is, but I've just been asked for the company I contract for to provide emergency contact details. I've replied stating that as is something I deem that only an employee would be required to do, and that given I am a business I am not required to do so as I do not fit the definition of an employee. Just wondered if anyone else has encountered this?

"Here is my wife's phone number. In her capacity as company secretary, she will act as an alternative contact should an emergency arise."

[Mister Clark]

I'm assuming this is, but I've just been asked for the company I contract for to provide emergency contact details. I've replied stating that as is something I deem that only an employee would be required to do, and that given I am a business I am not required to do so as I do not fit the definition of an employee. Just wondered if anyone else has encountered this?

What does giving emergency contact details in case of serious illness have to do with working practices?

Just give them the details.

[DigitalUser]

What does giving emergency contact details in case of serious illness have to do with working practices?

Just give them the details.

Why would you give another business those details? You are not employed by them - merely provide services to them. I see a distinction here, and one might argue that HMRC would also see that difference to their gain and my detriment.

[northernladuk]

It is lucky for the OP that a lack of common sense isn't an IR35 pointer...

Not giving an emergency contact to someone because of IR35? Give me strength.....

[SandyD]

Its any premises H&S, if you get killed or have an accident on premises or in the way to the premises, they need to inform someone.
I think some premises H&S insurances insist on it.

[northernladuk]

Posts like this show who is a contractor, understands their responsibilities, relationship with their clients and work like a business..... and those that just pretend..

[DigitalUser]

Posts like this show who is a contractor, understands their responsibilities, relationship with their clients and work like a business..... and those that just pretend..

I've been freelance for 6 months and I wanted a second opinion around a topic (IR35) that whilst I know a fair amount about, I don't claim to know all the details. Apologies if I've demonstrated 'a clear lack of common sense,' but in future you I suggest you show a little more courtesy to those around you, keyboard warrior.

[malvolio]

I've been freelance for 6 months and I wanted a second opinion around a topic (IR35) that whilst I know a fair amount about, I don't claim to know all the details. Apologies if I've demonstrated 'a clear lack of common sense,' but in future you I suggest you show a little more courtesy to those around you, keyboard warrior.

I think perhaps you don't know as much about IR35 as you might think. One simple rule; if some "Do this" rule applies to everyone, it can't be used as a differentiator for IR35 or anything else.

As I'm sure you already know, there are three pointers for IR35, D&C being the one this would come under. Except as only fule kno it doesn't.

[SueEllen]

I've been freelance for 6 months and I wanted a second opinion around a topic (IR35) that whilst I know a fair amount about, I don't claim to know all the details. Apologies if I've demonstrated 'a clear lack of common sense,' but in future you I suggest you show a little more courtesy to those around you, keyboard warrior.

Just a quick tip - anything that comes under the Healthy and Safety at Work legislation is exempt. After all you don't want someone running you down in the company car park or to be electrocuted if you plug your phone charger in.

There are more exempts but you can investigate those for yourself.