So we watched the Chancellor deliver his Autumn Statement for over an hour, expecting some significant announcements on the future of contracting in the UK. At the very least we expected more information on the treatment of Travel and Subsistence expenses for temporary workers. Should we be disappointed or pleased that the speech made no reference to contractors?
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Offshore vs Onshore intermediaries
Any of us are easily tempted by the chance to get more, particularly when it comes to money. It is this natural temptation that attracts many contractors and freelancers to do things that if they were thinking logically, they would never dream of doing.
Budget 2015: The impact on freelancers & contractors
George Osbourne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, gave his budget speech to Parliament on the 18th March 2015. This budget is set by HM Treasury for the revenues to be gathered by HM Revenue and Customs and the expenditures of the public sector, in compliance with government policy.
Taxman’s IR35 yield drops 61%
The yearly yield from investigating contractors under IR35 regulations has fallen drastically from £1.1m to £430,000 between 2011 and 2014, with the number of enquiries also falling significantly from the year prior. On average, the total cost per enquiry has been falling year on year, with a significant drop in ROI from 2011 onwards. Why?
IR35 April 2015 new regulation
The Employment Intermediaries Legislation, colloquially known as the IR35 is coming under pressure. The addition of reporting legislation coming into force from April 2015 may go a long way to rectify the overbearing process currently in place, but what do these new additions mean?
5 Valentine’s Day ideas to make your contract staff love their job
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to consider how to show your greatest asset, your team, just how much you care. We all know that contract staff who feel valued and appreciated are happier in their roles and that happy staff equal better performance. After all, staff who love working for you are far more likely to go above and beyond the call of duty for your company.
Channel 4 Dispatches’ investigation into umbrella companies: our response
An episode of the Channel 4 documentary series “Dispatches” broadcast on Monday 19th January 2015 featured what was described as an investigation into umbrella companies. Unfortunately, the documentary did not show how the vast majority of compliant umbrella companies work for the benefit of many thousands of highly skilled workers across the UK – instead it showed how some companies can take advantage of complicated mechanisms to avoid certain parts of employment law and minimum wage legislation.
Maternity Tips for Self-Employed Parents
There is an overwhelming sense of dread when the words ‘freelance’ and ‘maternity’ are thrown together. Freelancers have an instinct of avoiding any maternity leave, fearing that they will land in financial troubles – and rightly so.
Holiday pay changes
A recent case with the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has resulted in success for workers. It was decided that overtime should be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. The finality of the decision is as yet unclear, but if the ruling sticks, then it will have serious financial implications for the companies affected.
Contracting – A look back at 2014
With 2014 drawing to a close, OneClick Umbrella takes a look back on what this year has brought for the contracting and umbrella employment world.
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