11-03-2023, 01:51 PM
(11-03-2023, 01:27 PM)Stockland Hillman Wrote:God, what an absurd take on it. Seems quite alot of this is bottom up rather than top down protests - people seeing how the BBC treat their most expensive and high profile presenter within BBC Sport and knowing that if they don't stand up for them then nobody will stand up for them.(11-03-2023, 01:00 PM)Adsales Wrote: Not that anyone other than the courts can determine IR35 status, GL is fighting HMRC’s assessment of his status and should he be found to be inside IR35 then it would not only cost him but also the BBC which is why it is extremely unlikely for them to say anything other than he is outside IR35.
If he loses then they’re liable to pay years’ worth of national insurance contributions for GL and he would in fact be entitled to several years worth of holiday pay and other benefits provided to BBC staff.
So careful what you wish for.
I wish for someone paid millions of tax payers money to pay what is legally appropriate and - given his moral positions on others activities - morally due.
I also wish BBC workers were treated consistently, rather than privileges for a few.
This situation does highlight the fact BBC Sport needs a proper review. Does it do anything that can't be done in the open market? Should it be paying commercial businesses fees for rights in a marketplace? Maybe for little wanted local sports rights, but top flight Football Rugby, Cricket, Tennis?
Former Director Generals have gone for far less (didn't one go in a matter of days for the fault of his predecessor?) - I'd be amazed if Tim Davie survive the week.