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Pimlico Plumbers ruling – what it means for contractors

By James Leckie | Last updated: June 21, 2018

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Pimlico Plumbers in a case that may have significant implications for how workers are categorised for tax and employment rights in the future. We ask how this ruling may affect contractors and IR35. … [more]