5 Ways to Handle Covid-19 as a Contractor

The outbreak of the Coronavirus, and the resulting effects to the job market, have been catastrophic, and for most of us, completely unexpected. If you are a contractor and you have entered the Covid-19 phase without a contract, it can be a worrying and concerning...

5 Ways to Work Effectively from Home

The outbreak of Covid-19 has meant that more of us are having to work from home than ever before. Working remotely is normal for some people, but the idea of working this way is completely alien to many. It can be difficult to work from and ensure you are productive,...

IR35 Review – Is it now Slam-Dunk for policy makers?

IR35 Review The IR35 Review policy paper issued in Budget 2020 had words most contractors were dreading. The government has recently concluded a review of the reform, and is making a number of changes to support its smooth and successful implementation. The government...

PAYE & IR35 – The Key Questions Contractors are Grappling With

In March we spoke to a group of contractors in Croydon. Most were from the financial services sector. The common factor amongst all of them were how they were being treated as a herd by their hirers, with blanket decisions announced. Most contractors were not engaged...

Decoding the CEST tool – Part 2 (Substitution)

One of the most important ways to ensure a contractor stays outside IR35, is the right to substitution. A substitute is someone the contractor can send in their place to undertake their role, if, for some reason, they are unwilling (but oddly, not unable) to perform...

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