Contractor Legislation Unpacked: IR35, JSL and Staying Compliant

What you’ll learn

During this session, industry specialists will provide clear and practical guidance to help you:

• Understand Joint and Several Liability(JSL) and how recent tax reforms impact your organisation
• Identify all parties within the contractor supply chain and where liability sits
• Gain clarity on umbrella companies and associated compliance risks
• Understand how IR35 status is determined in practice
• Learn the responsibilities of hiring organisations under IR35 rules
• Reduce risk and strengthen your contractor engagement processes

Why attend?

You’ll leave the session with a clearer understanding of your compliance obligations, increased confidence when engaging contractors, and practical actions you can implement immediately to reduce organisational risk.

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

• Business leaders and decision-makers
• Hiring managers engaging contract resource
• HR and People/Talent teams
• Finance and Procurement professionals
• Anyone responsible for contractor compliance or workforce risk

Guest Speakers

Sam Amos – SafeRec
Sam brings nearly a decade of experience in financial risk and contractor payroll compliance. Working closely with recruitment agencies on real-time payroll auditing and compliance solutions, Sam offers practical insight to help businesses manage contractor risk with confidence.

Sam will deliver a detailed overview of Joint and Several Liability, explaining how liability flows through the labour supply chain, outlining potential tax exposure, and highlighting the practical steps organisations should take to remain protected.

Matthew Tyler – Kingsbridge
Matthew specialises in tax, compliance, and workforce solutions with particular expertise in IR35 and off-payroll working rules. Known for translating complex regulation into practical guidance, Matthew helps organisations mitigate risk and navigate evolving compliance requirements with confidence.

Matthew will provide a clear overview of IR35 fundamentals, including employment status assessments, common misconceptions, and how off-payroll legislation operates in practice for businesses engaging contractors.