Employment status advice for recruiters
Rapid, clear advice on the employment status of flexible workers.
Rules & regulations
We are experts on Employment status
If your recruitment business engages flexible workers, you’ll need to think about employment status.
It’s crucial to get it right. After all, HMRC isn’t famous for backing down over unpaid tax. Plus, you’ll want to avoid landing in hot water with employment rights.
Do you have time to wade through the rules and regulations? We’re here to take the pressure off.
How Lawspeed can help
Straightforward advice on employment status, tax and contracts
After nearly 30 years in recruitment law, our knowledge of employment status is legendary. It’s part of our DNA, and at the heart of all our contracts.
You’ll get rapid, straightforward advice on employment status and tax, worker rights and everything else related to temporary placements. Plus, we provide you with leak-free recruitment contracts which stop your profits draining away.


How Lawspeed can help
Taking the rocket science out of employment status
The rules around employment status are complex. It’s easy to get it wrong, and the consequences of a mistake can be expensive. You could be landed with a massive tax bill, penalties and vast amounts of hassle.
Why take the risk? It’s our job to make things simple, protect your business and make sure you get paid.
For example, you could be:
- Placing candidates via an umbrella company or PSC
- Engaging sole traders
- Placing workers under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Working with independent contractors
- Engaging self-employed individuals
Knowledge is power, so we provide training
Our employment status training programs are specifically designed for recruitment professionals.By arming you with knowledge regarding employment status, we put the power back in your hands. You’ll avoid difficulties with HMRC, and reduce the risk of claims regarding employment rights.Training can be in-house, via webinar, seminar or masterclass, whichever suits you best.
Get started by booking a free consultation.

You’ll have questions, so we’ve answered some of them here.
If your question doesn’t appear, please feel free to get in touch. We’ll happily provide the answer.