Archive for the ‘ir35’ Category

Prepare for AWD now, warns employment lawyer

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Jenrick IT has just received a further update from The Recruiter, regarding the impending implementation of the AWD. Employers should begin preparing for implementation of the agency workers directive, according to Guy Lamb, head of employment at DLA Piper. (more…)

AWD delay welcomed

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The delay in implementing of agency workers directive has been welcomed by the industry, reported by The Recruiter (22.01.10). (more…)

PCG calls for a ‘fresh’ approach to freelancing.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

IR35 news and advice from leading IT recruitment agency - JenrickPCG (Professional Contractors Group) has called on Political leaders to make a new years resolution to look at contractors in a more positive and fair light for 2010.

As we flip the calendar onto a new decade we inevitably start to reflect on the past, set goals for the future and ponder on what fate has in store for us.  Sadly, the one thing clearly evident is that we face a very uncertain future.  Despite signs that the economy is picking up with the stock market, retail and manufacturing all indicating positively (we may even officially be out of the recession) it is clear that unemployment and inflation will continue to rise and this will have repercussions on how we emerge, whether we see a double dip and ultimately how strongly we will develop as an economy. (more…)

Tough IR35 crackdown by HMRC is imminent, warns former tax inspector

Monday, September 21st, 2009

IR35 news and advice from leading IT recruitment agency - Jenrick

Jenrick CPI has reason to believe that part of the government strategy to revive it’s coffers for 2010 will be to re-visit IR35. HMRC will be keen to find a route to maximise return to the Treasury in light of the announcement by the government of major cuts in public expenciture.

This was backed up by a recent interview with a tax inspector…….

IR35 is likely to be high on HMRC’s agenda this autumn as, following a lull of 18 months, limited company contractors will once more be in the firing line, warns former HMRC manager and IR35 expert Kate Cottrell of Bauer & Cottrell. (more…)

Contractor umbrella companies and their contractors sent fresh warning from HMRC

Friday, September 11th, 2009

This article from Contractor Calculator is a must read for all IT Contractors.

Umbrella company contractors could be in line for further flak from the taxman if they find themselves in the ‘crossfire’ between their umbrellas and the taxman. Contractors are even being encouraged to ‘shop’ their umbrella companies over things like being too free and easy with their expenses dispensations.

HMRC has just released a briefing – Revenue & Customs Brief 50/09 – in which it unambiguously announces its intention to step up investigations of what it perceives as abuses of expenses and dispensation rules by umbrella companies. (more…)

Emails did not form a contract – ruling

Monday, August 10th, 2009

IR35 news and advice from leading IT recruitment agency - JenrickFor amounting to no more than a business discussion, a series of emails and phone calls between a provider of services and a repeat end-user fell short of establishing a contract.

Issuing the ruling, the Court of Appeal said the communications between the parties did not contain either enough details, such as fees, or the elements necessary to form a contract. (more…)

UK bosses push for 250,000 IT jobs

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Britain’s leading technology companies have set aside their rivalries to form a coalition willing the creation of 250,000 IT jobs within the next decade.

They said the employment booster to the nation’s “IP-rich” IT sector was vital for the economy, given the decline of manufacturing and the “shock” to financial services. (more…)

Contractor termination disputes increase as the recession bottoms out

Monday, July 27th, 2009

IR35 news and advice from leading IT recruitment agency - JenrickDisputes between contractors, clients, agencies and umbrella companies are growing in number and becoming increasingly intense, as each player in the contract food-chain tries to hold on to cash as the recession bottoms out.

According to a report in Contracting Matters, disputes between umbrella-contractors and their clients and agencies have risen four-fold on last year’s figures. And Rob Crossland, Managing Director of professional business services provider Parasol, says the effects are wide ranging. (more…)

Minister refuses to reveal IR35 investigation figures

Monday, July 27th, 2009

IR35 news and advice from leading IT recruitment agency - JenrickThe subject of IR35 was raised again in the Commons last month, with a Government Minister refusing to reveal how many IR35 investigations were launched over the past five years. (more…)

Contractors to stay outside of FoI rules

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Contractors supplying services to public authorities will not face requests under the Freedom of Information Act, in line with demands from the business community.

Heading off the prospect of extra costs for large and small government suppliers alike, policy makers said contractors would remain outside the scope of the 2005 legislation. (more…)