PCG survey highlights upturn in freelance contracting market
The latest and most comprehensive membership survey conducted by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) confirms the uplift in the contractor market.
97% of contractors have opted-out of agency regulations
According to a survey more than 97% of contractors have opted-out of the Employment Agency Regulations.
Opting out should increase IT contractors pay packets
Top end IT contractors can achieve even higher rates by opting out of the recently implemented Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.
PCG fears more red tape for small businesses from EU directive
PCG expresses concerns about the possible effect of introducing yet more red tape for owners of small and micro businesses.
IT contractor confidence soars in improving market
CWJobs survey shows that nearly half of IT job seekers are more confident in getting a contract.
Is new legislation protecting contractors?
Some recruitment agencies are using underhand tactics to get around new legislation.
Public sector popular for IT contractors
A record fifth of all IT contractors are now working in the public sector according to new research.
Employment agencies and employment businesses regulations affecting contractors
Describes recent rulings on employment regulations and how they affect contractors.
PCG welcomes EU bid to count freelancers
The leader of Britain’s freelancers has welcomed a move by Labour MEP Peter Skinner to discover the true number of freelancers across the EU.
Considering moving from ltd company to an umbrella
Practicalities and issues surrounding the decision to close your company and move to an umbrella solution.