Will the AWR apply to me?

Limited company contractors:

No, Individuals who provide services to recruitment agencies and end clients through a limited company and are genuinely in business on their own account (and who therefore do not fall within the “IR35” legislation, thus enabling them to benefit from dividend income) are excluded from the scope of the AWR.

Therefore limited company contractors who are in business of their own account will not be eligible to bring a claim under the AWR.

Umbrella company workers:

Yes, Workers contracted to umbrella companies (such as Brookson Solutions Limited or Brookson CIS Limited) fall within the scope or the AWR. We will ensure you are not impacted by AWR and nothing will change in the way you work with Brookson when AWR takes effect.

Individuals working PAYE via a recruitment agency:

Individuals working PAYE via a recruitment agency will also fall within the scope of the AWR.