PD&MS

A true ‘head in sand’ approach or was it...... A place known in town for paying the lowest rates and for poor treatment of its staff/contractors waited until the true 11th hour before unleashing new contracts, possibly to give people no choice. The new ‘IR35 friendly’ contracts are aggressive in terms of financial risk/cost recovery and a stealth paycut, further reducing poor rates. Twenty five people have voted with their feet already. This has turned the misery of IR35 into a profit for themselves.

Grossly mismanaged process. Assessment forms sent out only a couple of weeks before April 5th deadline. Company has introduced punitive contract terms under the guise of proving ir35 compliance. Company is forcing non-resident contractors to adopt new contracts when they do not apply.

PD&MS used IR35 Shield. Accurately assessed. Most Outside IR35. Very fair.

Lowest rates in town, not an enjoyable work place and still haven't given any information or individual assessments. It doesn't take a genius to realise there will be a mass walk out soon if the rumours of umbrella only are true.

Token gesture of assessments sent out, no visibility of the process with April rapidly approaching. Lots of people ready to walk.