Freelance Professionals Archives

Tackling tax non-compliance — the Brabners article every recruiter should read.

by Steve McDermott | Nov 11, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

Why Many Recruiters Are Rethinking In-House Payroll

by Steve McDermott | Nov 10, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

Why Using NRP Costs You Nothing and Protects and Keeps you Compliant

by Steve McDermott | Oct 29, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

Employment Law Exposure – When Self-Employed Workers Start to Look Like Employees

by Steve McDermott | Oct 29, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

HMRC Investigations – Why One Small Mistake Can Open Every Door

by Steve McDermott | Oct 29, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

Misclassification Risk – When “Self-Employed” Isn’t What HMRC Thinks

by Steve McDermott | Oct 29, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.

Why are so many civil engineering and construction firms still paying contractors direct?

by Steve McDermott | Oct 28, 2025

why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.