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In this HR in review episode, we are talking all things employment law with Julia Kermode the founder of IWORK and Seb Maley CEO of Qdos. We discuss the nature of strikes and explore why hiring temp staff to cover strikes is not the best approach. Seb then gives the latest on IR35, outlining the recent changes to legislation and its impact on HR.

 

Guest: Julia Kermode
Julia is a podcaster, network builder and campaigner with a passion for the rights of independent workers. Like many people, the pandemic made Julia re-evaluate her purpose, and in 2020 she founded IWORK to support and champion the UK’s army of temps, agency workers, contractors, gig economy workers and the self-employed.

Guest: Seb Maley
Seb is an IR35 and employment status expert, who is regularly featured in national media on the issues key to flexible working. He is CEO of Qdos, which is an award-winning IR35 advisor and insurance provider and one that supports over 2,800 businesses with their IR35 compliance.
Questions include:
  • How can businesses prevent strikes? (if possible)
  • Why is the government tightening rules to prevent strike action?
  • Why is using temps to cover striking staff not the best approach?
  • Is the legislation allowing temps to cover striking workers legal?
  • So, what is IR35, and what’s the latest on it?
  • What can recruiters do to ensure compliance?
  • How much do you think automation is going to help HR keep up with the changes to IR35?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Amelia Brand

Host: Amelia Brand

Amelia Brand is the Editor for HRreview. With a master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory, her particular interests within HR include employment law, DE&I, wellbeing within the workplace. Prior to working with HRreview, Amelia was Sub-Editor of a magazine, and Editor of the Environmental Justice Project at the University College London, writing and overseeing articles into UCL’s weekly newsletter. Her previous academic work has focused on philosophy, politics and law, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence will feature in the future.

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Julia Kermode founder of IWORK

Guest: Julia Kermode

Julia is a podcaster, network builder and campaigner with a passion for the rights of independent workers. Like many people, the pandemic made Julia re-evaluate her purpose, and in 2020 she founded IWORK to support and champion the UK’s army of temps, agency workers, contractors, gig economy workers and the self-employed.

Find Me on LinkedIn

Seb Maley, CEO of Qdos

Guest: Seb Maley

Seb is an IR35 and employment status expert, who is regularly featured in national media on the issues key to flexible working. He is CEO of Qdos, which is an award-winning IR35 advisor and insurance provider and one that supports over 2,800 businesses with their IR35 compliance.

Find Me on LinkedIn

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