Contract already "passed" B&C, should I get QDOS to look into?

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TheFaQQer replied

19 November 2007, 08:17
Sorry - misread that the check was done by someone else.

I would join the Qdos Freelancer club and get them to do a quick check, just so you at least have some evidence of taking reasonable steps and all that.
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thunderlizard replied

18 November 2007, 21:50
A second opinion never hurts, especially if you can get one for just £100. They might spot something that the other company didn't. Anyway, Bauer and Cottrell and QDos often come highly recommended but neither of them are qualified lawyers.
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johhnysalad replied

18 November 2007, 21:33
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Not worth it - you have already taken reasonable steps in having it checked by one set of lawyers.

Just for clarity, I haven't - another contractor had same contract checked and passed for same agent and same client. So all I could demonstrate is that the same contract was checked ....
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TheFaQQer replied

18 November 2007, 20:59
Originally posted by johhnysalad View Post

My next contract passed a B&C check by another contractor back in early October (I've seen details of the review), but I'm wondering if I should get QDOS to also take a look into it. I have in the back of my mind something about a freelancer being required "Under IR35, freelancers need to have shown that they have undertaken ‘reasonable steps’ to ascertain that their status lies outside of IR35" (from QDOS web site).

My gut feel is that for the sake of £100 it's worthwhile - or is this a case of overkill?

Not worth it - you have already taken reasonable steps in having it checked by one set of lawyers.

If you want a more basic check, then Qdos contractor club (or something like that) is much cheaper and gives you a few checks a year.
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johhnysalad started a topic Contract already "passed" B&C, should I get QDOS to look into?

18 November 2007, 19:47
Contract already "passed" B&C, should I get QDOS to look into?

My next contract passed a B&C check by another contractor back in early October (I've seen details of the review), but I'm wondering if I should get QDOS to also take a look into it. I have in the back of my mind something about a freelancer being required "Under IR35, freelancers need to have shown that they have undertaken ‘reasonable steps’ to ascertain that their status lies outside of IR35" (from QDOS web site).

My gut feel is that for the sake of £100 it's worthwhile - or is this a case of overkill?
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