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What is the joint employment model for engaging contractors?
Joint employment is a model available to agencies and hirers but shouldn’t be considered a quick fix for compliance challenges posed by Off-Payroll.
…firms tasked with processing payments for ‘inside IR35’ contractors under the Off-Payroll legislation. T… …status will be reflected through their employment contract which will specify both employers. Though this en…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 29 Sept 2020

Umbrella companies: Common questions and issues explained
Contractors like to stay on top of their careers but can be misinformed. Lesley Sweetman from Parasol exposes the top myths about umbrella companies.
…y and maternity and paternity benefits.” 6. Is my IR35 status affected when I contract via an umbrella?… …companies like to ensure they are on top of their contracting careers by getting paid on time, claiming all the… …y or the client. It is the umbrella company which contracts with the agency or client and not the contractor.… …months, such as when they have just negotiated a contract extension, that location is reclassified as the c…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 01 Mar 2011

Contracting legislation: key laws affecting contractors
Make sure you don't fall into any legal traps and carry on contracting compliantly with our comprehensive list of laws and legislation to beware of!
…key laws and sets of rules affecting contractors: IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) Often dubbed as the… …contractors. This is because the rules target the contract sector specifically, or contractors are affected…
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 07 Sept 2017

Negotiating contract rates based on salaries: 3 key tips to getting the best rate
3 key tips to help you calculate how much you should charge for your services.
…ing is because of the risks of being found inside IR35 , which can lead to them paying significantly hig… …t market rates for their specific skill. 3. Avoid contracting for past employers immediately after leaving The… …. Another key reason why contractors should avoid contracts with former employers immediately after leaving i… …Negotiating fair and market-based contract rates with clients that are based only on the equ…
Category: Articles: Job Search | Thu, 06 Oct 2016

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 2
A first timer contractor tells their story of how they made the leap from permanent employment to contracting.
…smaller details the only item not dealt with was IR35. IR35 This has the potential to be a major pain b… …who advised me that I’d have more chance securing contracting work, rather than further permanent work. The ide… …, rather than further permanent work. The idea of contract work was appealing, but I was a little apprehensi…
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 17 May 2006

10 tips for UK contracting - the ultimate first time contractor guide
Tips and advice for permanent employees considering contracting in the UK.
…ave signed your first contract. 9. Understand the IR35 tax, and stay outside it To maximise your revenue… …he prospect of leaving permanent employment to go contracting in the UK can be quite daunting. But don't worry,… …o go contracting? ”. The answer is yes, there are contracts for everyone of every skill level. Not all contra… …e contracts. You will need to learn how to find a contract and get very good at it. 4. Learn some sales tech…
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 17 Nov 2016

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 1
A first time contractor shares their experience of how they made the leap from permanent employment to contracting.
…cessful and I have now started my first contract. IR35 Getting the contract was, I thought, the end of m… …a small niche software house. The decision to go contracting wasn’t easy. After 10 years, the job was so comfo… …he obvious solution. [Ed. See Can I Get Part Time Contracts? and Common Reasons Why Permanent Employees Go Co… …mentored during the transition from Permanent to Contract.] I was an associate director at a small niche so…
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 17 Oct 2016

Contractor Doctor: How can I get out of my first contract with my former employer?
Contracting for a former employer can create a range of challenges for contractors, even for umbrella company contractors with no fears.
…is the very real threat of being found inside of IR35 by HMRC for the duration of the contract and poss… …says: The biggest and most common challenge when contracting with a former employer, particularly when the con… …duration of the contract and possibly any future contracts with the former employer. Bite the bullet and sti… …rmer employer. I am three months into a six-month contract and I am increasingly unhappy with the way that m…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 19 Apr 2010

Contractor Doctor: Should a self-employed contractor get holiday pay?
Contractors engage in a business-to-business relationship with their clients. So, they are not employees and do not get paid holiday pay.
…e to represent someone at an Employment Tribunal. IR35 and HMRC Contractors should also remember that if… …ctors should also remember that if they have been contracting outside of IR35 and not paying tax and NICs as if… …by commercial contract law, so the wording in any contracts must be respected by clients. If clients breach t… …receive holiday pay from the umbrella. Commercial contract law Contractors are not protected by employment l…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 05 Aug 2009

Contractor Doctor: Can I quit the contract if the role is different than agreed?
Contractors arriving at their new client’s site only to discover the role they had been sold by the agent is totally different can quit the contract.
…g delivered and to ensure they don’t fall foul of IR35 . This may also include a rate renegotiation. In… …Contractor Doctor I’ve just started work on a new contract that has turned out to be completely different to…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 15 Nov 2012