Originally posted by Snooky
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But since the tests for employment are being used in the status determination and the client is the one making that determination, they're explicitly confirming that the working practices and company-worker relationship passes those employment tests.
Either way, the worker wins as far as I can see.
and your analysis about the recovery of tax is also correct and if this scenario were to transpire, then HMRC would go after the client for the reclaimed tax. So again, as you say, it's interesting to note that some clients don't seem to have woken up to this threat.
However, all it takes is a few disgruntled contractors to go down this route with major clients and I reckon the fireworks will start to go off in HMRC and the Treasury
I'm glad that others are thinking the same way as I am. However, those that might be contemplating such actions should keep their powder dry for the moment and see what transpires.
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