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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the December 2007 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. An EU debate today could see UK contractors being given the same employment rights as permanent staff – potentially resulting in 250,000 UK jobs being lost. This is bad news for contractors. Ironically, a court decision this week could deprive contractors of chances of obtaining any employment rights. Obviously this would be overridden by EU legislation, but that’s a while away yet. On a brighter note we could see the Revenue becoming financially accountable for mistakes they make. In our features we look at how you must keep at arms length with your client to avoid IR35, and also clarify the expenses you can claim when renting a property near the workplace. Contractor Doctor explains how you can legally claim damages from a client that cancels a contract at the last minute. |
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Government About To Lose Battle For Contractors in Brussels
Government Business and Enterprise Secretary John Hutton faces a major defeat in Brussels, as most EU Member States line up behind the Agency Workers Directive, which means fewer contracts for all of us. |
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Courts To Take Away Employment Rights for Contractors
An upcoming court decision is expected to deprive contractors of chances of obtaining their employment rights at the Employment Appeals Tribunal. |
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Contractors Are Closer To Payback For Revenue Mistakes
Proposals by the Law Commission which will allow contractors to expect redress when the Revenue makes a mistake are taking shape and are expected by January. |
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What is Your Biggest Contracting Problem?
What is your biggest problem in contracting? Agents? Clients? Gaps in Work? Tell us about it.. |
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 Don’t Be 'Part and Parcel' of Clients and Avoid IR35 |
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One of the tests used to prove employment status under IR35 is being 'part and parcel' of an organisation. Contractors should avoid this at all cost. |
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 Claiming For Renting a property Near Work |
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You can do almost anything you want with your rented flat or house near the client workplace, so long as you maintain your principal residence. |
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 Can I Sue For a Last-Minute Contract Cancellation? |
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If the client cancels at the last minute, you probably have the right to get some money for the time and effort you've made. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report - Dec 2007 |
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More dynamic growth was seen this month for IT, engineering and construction, despite a wavering UK economy. |
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