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Update: U-turn by Uber on workers’ employment rights
Uber has offered employment rights to all workers following its defeat in last month’s landmark court case.
HMRC usage data shows 48% of Feb-21 CEST determinations are outside IR35
HMRC has just published details of CEST usage. The latest stats show a total of 1,214,229 CEST uses from 25 November 2019 to 28 February 2021.
Being in business on your own account: what the Kaye Adams case means for contractors and IR35
In February, TV and radio presenter Kaye Adams won a landmark case against HMRC which found her outside IR35 due to being ‘in business on her own account’. CEO James Poyser shares his thoughts on why this case is significant for consultants and contractors.
Budget 2021: top takeaways for consultants and contractors
Rishi Sunak has just delivered the 2021 budget. It’s mostly as we expected; there are no horrors (like the rumoured one client rule) but also no brilliant upsides either (like the cancelling of IR35!) We’ve digested the budget and below explore the key areas relevant to consultants and contractors.
Podcast: IR35 and the importance of being indispensable
In our latest Proudly Off-Payroll podcast, James Poyser shares his thoughts on why being indispensable is the real key to working outside IR35.
The Uber drivers verdict and what it means for contractors inside IR35
Over a week on from the landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are indeed workers, and not independent contractors as argued by Uber, we’re reflecting on what this means for consultants and contractors working inside IR35.
How to challenge an IR35 SDS (like an employment lawyer would)
We caught up with employment status and IR35 expert Rebecca Seeley Harris of Re:Legal Consulting to get her perspective on CEST, advice for contractors engaging in proactive IR35 discussions, and tips for tackling SDS disputes with end clients.
Podcast: Taking responsibility for your IR35 status
In our latest podcast and blog, James Poyser discusses how the consulting and contracting industry has changed, and why it’s more important than ever that you take responsibility for your IR35 status.
5 Common Traps of Rogue Umbrella Companies
Umbrella companies aren’t regulated. As such, there are many rogue companies, advertising high take-home rates, which may land you with a hefty tax bill. Even well-known umbrella companies are far from perfect with hidden costs to cover expenses their business models attract. It’s a case of buyer beware, and especially now as companies enforce blanket bans on personal service companies to manage IR35 compliance.
Agents without KIDs could be a bad omen
In April 2020 it became mandatory for recruitment agents to provide all agency workers with a Key Information Document (a KID) early in the negotiation process. A KID is a short document that’s designed to provide complete transparency of the payroll supply chain, and will help you to spot any shady goings on.