Contractor Newsletter, Issue 39: March 2010

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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the March 2010 edition of our Contractor Newsletter. Two interesting developments on IR35 – the threat could be removed by a proposed new ‘Pro Contractor’ status, and the Tilson ruling is overturned. The PCG launch a campaign to promote the use of contractors to UK employers. We launch a checklist to help contractors compare accountancy service providers, and also provide guidance on how to check that your umbrella company is financially sound. And finally we help a contractor whose early termination by the client could be legally challenged.

‘Pro Contractor’ status proposed by Professional Passport could remove IR35 threat

Professional Passport’s Crawford Temple tells ContractorCalculator how contractors will benefit from the proposed new Professional Contractor status.

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Contractor ‘employment’ status clarified as Tilson ruling is overturned on appeal

Last year’s ruling granting contractor Andrew Tilson employment rights has been overturned, but with little impact on contractors’ IR35 cases.

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Contractors to become UK’s competitive advantage, insists PCG’s ‘Brain Gain’ campaign

Contractors are the key to UK PLC’s competitive strategy, PCG’s Simon McVicker tells ContractorCalculator on launch of Brain Gain campaign.

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Counting the true cost of a contractor accountant

Derek Kelly of ClearSky Accounting explains how contractors can use a checklist to spot the hidden costs in advertised contractor accountant fees.

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Contractors can check their PAYE umbrella company is financially sound – here’s how

Rob Crossland of Parasol explains how contractors can check that their umbrella company is safe to use and won’t leave them out of pocket.

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Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

When contractors are terminated early, close examination of contracts can sometimes confirm there is no legal solution, warns Roger Sinclair of Egos.

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Contractor Calculator Market Report March 2010

Contractors once again face uncertainty as the positive messages from some key contracting sectors are contradicted by market reports from another.

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