Ryanair pilots face HMRC investigation over airline's employment structures

Airline uses Irish limited companies to employ some UK-based pilots, thus curbing its obligations for benefits such as sick payRyanair pilots are being investigated by HM Revenue & Customs over complex employment structures imposed on them by the no-frills airline.Several experienced pilots told the Guardian that they have faced tax investigations relating to the way in which they are employed by Ryanair. Europe’s busiest airline is already grappling with a PR disaster caused by errors