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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the February 2009 edition of our Contractor Newsletter. An interesting start to the new year. Larkstar Data, who previously won their IR35 case, gets their case batted back to the commissioners. We've teamed up with People4Business to help contractors get contracts direct - great for our market - definitely worth signing up and putting your CV on their site. Our features this month cover the topic of the contract paperwork - sometimes its not sorted out but you are still working - so what are your rights? Read on...
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HMRC wins narrow victory over Larkstar Data IR35 case in the High Court
HMRC has won a narrow victory in the High Court today as Sir Donald Rattee rules that the case Larkstar case be re-heard by the General Commissioners. |
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Contractors to benefit from new face at PCG
Iain McIlwee, PCG's new Head of Commercial Development, tells ContractorCalculator what's in store for members as he settles into his role. |
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People4Business and Contractor Calculator team up to offer contractors a better deal
ContractorCalculator and People4Business are offering contractors the opportunity to win new contracts from a different kind of jobs website. |
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Perm-tractors: not to be mistaken with curly farm machinery. Or contractors.
Meet the perm-tractors. They come, they contract, they become part of the furniture. Don't confuse them with contractors. |
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 Contracting without a signed contract |
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Contracting without a signed contract can place contractors in a highly vulnerable position, as Roger Sinclair of Egos explains. |
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 Working on a contract with no signed renewal |
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Many contractors drift into a contract extension with no signed renewal. That, according to Roger Sinclair of Egos, can leave them vulnerable. |
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 Sometimes agents cannot cut rates mid-contract |
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When agents play fast and loose with the rules, getting professional advice early can win the day. Roger Sinclair of Egos tells us about a recent case. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report February 2009 |
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There is no doubt that trading conditions are getting tough, but most contractors see mainly opportunities and are upbeat despite the downturn. |
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