Julia Kermode

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About Julia Kermode

Self employed consultant on a mission & having a positive impact in the world IR35 & OPW Expert Supply chain audits 🧠 Compliance Geek Employment Status Law Always delivers results Contingent workforce specialist Consulted and advised multiple businesses on compliance strategy options aligned with legislative detail; Over a decade translating highly technical concepts into engaging training content for businesses with contingent workforces, spanning multiple regulatory regimes and compliance strategies; Developed governance and policies for contingent worker engagements that reflect operational reality whilst also being aligned with legislative compliance requirements; In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience managing recruitment agencies and vendor relationships, ensuring supply chain compliance alongside cost-effective, high-quality hiring outcomes; ‍ My analysis has uncovered multiple Off-Payroll Working compliance failings, financial and employment status risks, which senior business leaders were previously unaware of; ‍ I have created bespoke plans to mitigate risk, including significant transformation programmes when needed; ‍ I constantly monitor and horizon-scan for emerging developments which have the potential to impact contingent working, alongside drafting early plans to mitigate their effect. Legislative expertise IR35 legislation and 25 years of tribunals, Off-Payroll Working, ITEPA 2003, and employment status case law; GDPR, Criminal Finances Act, Bribery Act, Antitrust Law, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act; Legal and financial regulations for both sole traders and self-employed directors of limited companies; Employment Agencies Act, Agency Conduct Regulations, CIS, Onshore and Offshore Intermediary legislation; Disguised remuneration schemes, Loan Charge, mini-umbrella company (MUC) fraud, holiday pay scandal; EU Platform Work Directive, employment status regulations in Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, and Germany. Excellent professional reputation - I'm good at what I do, and I care Got a project or idea that needs my help? Ask me!🦉