Why a legal contract?

[cojak]

This seems to be a general question rather than a real business/contracts question. And the answers certainly don't seem to be b/c answers.

[fraymond]

You know what, there is a lot of references to the OP and their weed smoking habit. But it's a good question raised. Every contract I have, the non MOO essentially means that even when the contract is in place, legally there is no reason I have to show up. Or work is given. It usually also means any notice period is also ineffective, as you can just not work but leave the contract valid. How is that different to what the OP is asking? The one place the contract does work is ensuring you get paid for days worked.

[fraymond]

Actually, one thing I always wondered was when past contracting history can be used as a defence. "I'm sorry hmrc, you see I can't be a disguised employee as I've been freelance for 10 years and signing away my soul is morally unacceptable to me. I would never do it".

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Actually, one thing I always wondered was when past contracting history can be used as a defence. "I'm sorry hmrc, you see I can't be a disguised employee as I've been freelance for 10 years and signing away my soul is morally unacceptable to me. I would never do it".

IR35 is primarily about working practises so not having a contract will make no difference

[northernladuk]

IR35 is primarily about working practises so not having a contract will make no difference

Surely that would be 'little difference' if it is 'primarily' about working practices? I think a contract along with a CoA letter does make a difference personally, and if it is only that extra 1% that puts you save then it's a worthwhile exercise.

[BolshieBastard]

Surely that would be 'little difference' if it is 'primarily' about working practices? I think a contract along with a CoA letter does make a difference personally, and if it is only that extra 1% that puts you save then it's a worthwhile exercise.

Pedant

[OnceStonedRose]

You know what, there is a lot of references to the OP and their weed smoking habit. But it's a good question raised. Every contract I have, the non MOO essentially means that even when the contract is in place, legally there is no reason I have to show up. Or work is given. It usually also means any notice period is also ineffective, as you can just not work but leave the contract valid. How is that different to what the OP is asking? The one place the contract does work is ensuring you get paid for days worked.

Cheers. I thought so as well.

As for weed habit, it's under control.