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Hiring contractors – an overview
Contractors can bring huge benefits to a client organisation but they are not employees and need to be managed effectively to get best results.
…lationship between the client and the contractor. IR35 and payment Contractors will ask clients for a nu… …ctors predominantly use online job boards to find contracts, but there the similarity with employees ends. Co… …ensed, because good contractors don’t stay out of contract for long, so a client only has a small window whe…
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Tue, 25 Aug 2009

What a client needs to know about contract law
Contractors are not like employees and don’t have employment contracts. But they do have contracts, so clients need to understand contract law basics.
…find that contractors want to make the contract ‘ IR35 friendly’. This usually involves adding clauses a… …nd the contractor or agency. If the contractor is contracting direct, the client will have the contract with th… …es. This will help them prevent any disputes over contracts escalating, as they’ll know when to call in exper… …Having an understanding of the principles of contract law is essential for clients hiring contractors.…
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Tue, 13 Oct 2009

IR35 case study 1 - a contractors IR35 story
A contractor explains how he used a legal expert to get his contract passing IR35.
…y. At this point the contract was not checked for IR35 compliance since the importance was not realised.… …R35 due to the contract. Talk to agency about the contracts. The agency send the contractor their new contrac… …a start date of 14th February. At this point the contract was not checked for IR35 compliance since the imp…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 25 Apr 2000

Taxman’s tactics – what contractors should look out for when an IR35 investigation looms
You should avoid trying to deal with a tax inspection without the benefit of specialist help.
…to take on the might of HMRC single-handed in an IR35 ivestigation need to be aware of the risks, warns…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 15 Jul 2008

Contractors opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations: where do they stand?
Timing is everything when it comes to opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations. But in most cases opting out is the best course of action.
…tors problems, by automatically tipping them into IR35 . This means that most choose to opt out of the r… …ng out makes sense Contractors who work through a contracting limited company are not the kind of vulnerable ag… …e contractor fails to sign the opt-out before the contract starts, this invalidates the opt-out, potentially…
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 18 Mar 2009

How to work out what contract rate to charge and maximise your income
Going contracting and don't know what rate to charge? Follow this advice and you will be sure to maximise your earnings.
…results in needing a rate of £28 per hour outside IR35, or £39 per hour inside IR35 . The IR35 tax legis… …When you go from being a permanent employee to contracting for the first time you need to know what rate to… …to work longer hours for that money. Applying for contracts using agencies When you speak to agents it will n… …ur skills could lesson your chances of securing a contract, and more often than not could end up with you li…
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 18 Nov 2016

Preparing and negotiating a contract renewal - get that pay rise now!
Factors to consider and strategies for maximising your contract rate when your contract is due for renewal. Learn the easy techniques, and earn more!
…te if the market has dropped. If currently inside IR35, then renegotiate contract terms to get yourself… …Contractors have fixed length contracts with a start and end date. It is common for clien… …ents to ask a contractor to extend their existing contract and continue to supply services for them, either…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 05 Apr 2018

Contractor Doctor: Can I contract directly with a customer of my former employer?
Contractors seeking to contract direct with a former employer’s customers should check their contract and seek advice, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
…ully to ensure no new restrictions were included. IR35 implications Whilst the worker is still employed,… …er employer could not prevent the individual from contracting directly for their former employer’s customer.” R… …nt a solution. However Sinclair suggests that the contracts between the agency and the contractor’s limited c… …ving the company. However, there has never been a contract in place between the customer and my employer. Ca…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 19 Sept 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can my client refuse to allow already agreed time off?
Contractors don’t book holidays; they negotiate breaks in service provision or supply a substitute for time off that can’t be taken between contracts.
…lient , and could find themselves falling foul of IR35 . Plan time off in advance and get dates into the… …the contractor fails to deliver their services as contracted, then the contract terminates immediately. In thi… …ractors should take time off for holidays between contracts to ensure that they deliver their services accord… …ey deliver their services according to what their contract specifies. If this is not possible, then contract…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 07 Jan 2013

Contractor Doctor: My client has asked me to move location – do I have to relocate?
Contractors faced with a client request to change location must review their contract to consider available options, advises Roger Sinclair of Egos.
…ind a new contract? Document any changes to avoid IR35 dangers Whatever the outcome, Sinclair advises th… …identify potential outcomes.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …city, the location I agreed to when I signed the contract, it means my commute is fairly straightforward an…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 01 Jul 2010